of the sources of knowledge that have impacted what I know about midwifery from my own cultural‚ social and philosophical background. I will discuss my developing midwifery philosophy and also reflect upon some of my own values and beliefs which could impact on others on my midwifery journey. One large source of knowledge which stems into my midwifery knowledge comes from my Mum and Nana. My mum
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challenges when they arise. My decision-making and actions are guided by my leadership philosophy‚ which has been developed throughout the years through experiences‚ role models‚ and fundamental values. My leadership philosophy is based on principles that I have acquired from mentors and experiences‚ and it places a high importance on integrity and honesty. These influences have allowed my leadership style to utilize resilience and empathy‚ which I have gained through my personal growth. When I can
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Philosophy is the study of knowledge (Meleis‚ 2012). There are many reasons to why individuals become nurses. A nurse’s philosophy is the reason she continues to be a nurse. It is the backbone‚ the blue print‚ and the guidelines to that specific nurse who believes this is what she should be doing for her patients. Being nervous on my first day of class as any Graduate student would‚ I read ahead on the readings and in-class assignments. The first assignment read‚ “What is your personal philosophy
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My future role as a leader is an important step in my life. That is‚ when I’m working as a Family Nurse Practitioner. There is a tremendous difference between being an average leader and being a great leader. In order to improve as a leader‚ several steps need to be taken in order to become a successful leader. Self assessment is necessary‚ determining your leadership style‚ and your strengths and weaknesses. Utilizing all the necessary elements of our leadership style correctly and working toward
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My philosophy in nursing is the devotion to deliver the utmost personal patient care I am capable of delivering to the ill‚ may it be physically‚ mentally‚ or emotional‚ as well as to the challenged in time of need. In order to define my philosophy of nursing‚ I had to take time out and re-examine my value system‚ and my beliefs. As I think about it I know I am a caring and compassionate nurse. I reminisced back to the late 70 ’s‚ my upbringing in foreign countries and having been exposed to diverse
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Personal philosophies can help a person understand their beliefs‚ understandings and knowledge on the field of their choosing. To start off‚ my personal philosophy on nursing is to always have respect for others at all times. In order for a person to be respected‚ they must respect everyone else. The ability to have respect for one another leads to great communication skills. As a result‚ I believe communication is the key to nursing! Without proper communication in the health care system‚ patients
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I chose nursing as my profession because I truly believe that the desire to help people through nursing is calling. Nursing is an honorable career which I don’t treat as just a job to earn a paycheck. Nursing is a discipline of knowledge acquired through formal education and life experiences. The combination of these continues to alter and refine my nursing. My roles outside of nursing enhance my personal knowledge which I bring to my professional life. These life experiences expose me to many
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MY PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION As an educator‚ I believe my daily classroom interactions should always be centered on various philosophical principles and objective outcomes: which‚ I will detail and pass on as the essay progress. Teaching is a life long process‚ and one that is not instantly rewarded. As so‚ it discourages many people in academia from pursuing a profession in classroom teaching. The prominent author‚ (Brian Tracy 1990) said: “An attitude of positive expectation is the mark of the
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My Leadership Philosophy For me‚ leadership is about being versatile. One should be flexible enough to be both extroverted and introverted when situation calls for it. Leadership is also about influencing myself and others by giving a greater meaning to shared values. I lead and follow best when my relationships with people have a high level of openness and trust. Self-confidence and versatility are the first and foremost qualities a leader should possess and I think I do. Leadership evolves from
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Personal Philosophy of Nursing Cindy Lucas Jacksonville University November 12‚ 2012 Personal Philosophy of Nursing The nursing profession is not just a job‚ it is a higher calling. The amount of work‚ time‚ and emotion that goes into nursing practice holds nurses to a much higher standard than the average nine to five office job. Nurses must be proficient in a background of anatomy‚ physiology‚ and the way drugs and diseases work. Nurses must also combine that knowledge with sharp critical
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