Personal Nursing Philosophy
Personal Nursing Philosophy Assignment
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A philosophy of nursing is a personal statement where a nurse reflects on his beliefs about his profession and the standards he hopes to maintain throughout his working career. Nurses in the process of applying for work may be asked about their philosophy of nursing, and it is sometimes a required part of application packages. Some treatment facilities also have a general statement from their nursing staff about their work that they make available to the public so prospective patients know how nurses at the facility approach their jobs.
The contents of a philosophy of nursing can be highly variable. The statement usually discusses why someone is a nurse, and what he or she thinks his or her career is about. Nurses tend to believe that their job is to provide very high-quality patient care, with a focus on patient advocacy and education. They also focus on cooperative work with other members of a care team to achieve positive patient outcomes. A philosophy of nursing may discuss a desire to work with patients and care providers from diverse backgrounds while respecting those backgrounds.
