Author Note Admissions Essay: Philosophy of Nursing I am profoundly excited and engaged by the current revolutions occurring in the health care field. Having studied the history of this unfoldment‚ I find it both fulfilling and challenging that the time has finally come for nursing to take on and claim more responsibility in the field. For so long nurses have played a vital role in the care of patients‚ but have been devalued by the political dynamics of health care. I observe that changing
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The nursing profession is at times challenging to the extent that one may be forced to compromise his or her beliefs and professional principles. Such situations may include environmental pressure‚ societal rules‚ or even cultural disconnect. At times anxiety or even loss of confidence may hinder one’s ability to function effectively (Bodin‚ 2012). One instance is when other nurses and I had to handle an emergency case. A middle-aged man was rushed in. After a10 minute observation‚ there was a conclusion
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Nursing Philosophy‚ Model‚ and Theory Discussion Question Jennifer Gauze‚ Kathy Hatfield‚ Karen Hunt‚ Rina Lacombe‚ Jillian Morrow‚ Stephanie Yates Theories and Models of Nursing Practice May Thirteenth‚ 2013 Mary McGill Nursing Philosophy‚ Model‚ and Theory Discussion Question In this paper we are going to discuss three different theorists‚ Dorthea Orem‚ Ida Orlando‚ and Betty Neuman. We will discuss how their theories expand our view of the nursing process and now they fit during our workday
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Professional Philosophy As a student preparing to begin my nursing career‚ I have come to develop my own core beliefs about the nursing profession. As a new graduate‚ I aim to instill these philosophies into my nursing practice. First‚ to embody characteristics of a genuine nurse by being caring‚ enthusiastic and being able to utilize teamwork. Second‚ practicing safely by maintaining a constant vigilance to avoid medication errors. Third‚ being mindful of cultural and religious values. I believe
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Me and my nursing career As a child‚ a nurse wearing a white uniform and a doctor wearing white coat fascinated me. My cousin was a nurse and often when I visited her‚ I felt a force pulling me or attracting me to that white uniform. Never realized until I became a nurse that it was not a dream‚ I was destined to be a nurse. Today we call Florence Nightingale pioneer of nursing and Mother Teresa the epitome of love and compassion (‚ 2010‚ p. 1). These women choose to do what was in their heart‚
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“Personal values include the life principles that are most important to people and shape their thoughts‚ feelings‚ and ultimately‚ actions” (Yoost & Crawford‚ 2016). Each person has their own values‚ which is why each person is unique and handles each situation in life differently. As I am a beginning nursing student‚ I have found the value I cherish most is God’s will‚ which is to seek and obey the will of God. As a Christian‚ I use the Bible to guide me through life and prayer as a communication
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This essay will consider ethics in nursing‚ discuss values and morals and how dignity and respect in patient care is influenced; considering the importance of reflection and the implications it has on effective practice from the perspective of a student nurse. The scenario “Call Me Joe” provided by Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) (2010a) highlights concerning issues and bad practice that are happening in modern day nursing practice‚ and using the Driscoll and Teh (2001) reflective model: What
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Personal Philosophy of Nursing Nursing is a profession that I aspired to be a part of because nurses represent the very core of love‚ compassion‚ and caring. When I began working as a Supervisor in a Skilled Nursing Facility‚ I then developed my personal philosophy and set of values regarding nursing care. “Philosophy is defined as the study of the principles underlying conduct‚ thought‚ and the nature of the universe. A simple explanation of philosophy is that it entails a search for meaning in
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A personal goal of mine is to earn my Master of Science in Nursing‚ specializing in the role of a Family Nurse Practitioner. Currently‚ I work as a registered nurse and I enjoy my current role‚ providing bedside care and education to patients. However‚ as previously stated‚ I aspire to further my education and advance my career. My healthcare journey started over a decade ago when my mother became ill. Throughout her illness we visited numerous clinics‚ where we encountered someone from almost
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My daddy served in the Navy during WWII. When the war was over he returned to states and was immediately hospitalized. He was so young and had experienced things he never wanted to think about again. However‚ he always complimented the nurses that took care of him. They helped heal his body‚ but more importantly they helped to heal his spirit and soul. I cannot count the times he said‚ “I want one of you girls to be a nurse‚” and I knew it was going to be me. What do I believe about myself
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