Definition of Nursing
In
the future as nurses we will come together to understand that the
definition of being a nurse will be carried with us forever. Nursing is
allowing our clients to be autonomous and provide care that
incorporates nursing in a holistic approach. Nursing encompasses art,
science and personal knowledge that are brought together by all health
care providers and family members to provide the highest standard of
care possible.
Philosophy of Nursing
Assumptions
about nursing: The core of nursing is to advocate for the patient while
exuding respect, compassion and empathy. The focus of nursing is being
able to be creative and flexible to develop and adapt care for each
patient as an individual. While considering their physical, emotional
and spiritual needs to promote good health and healing.
Beliefs
about health, environment and person: Health represents an
individual's overall wellbeing or condition at anytime, which can all
be influenced by environment, lifestyle and utilization of the health
care system. Environment symbolizes the physical and social atmosphere
we are living in. Vectors, climate, pollution and the quality of food
and water
have direct impact on individual’s lives. Social environments greatly
influence
individual’s culture, ethics, values, beliefs and health. Person includes the individual, family and
community which the person lives. Level of comprehension and awareness of
health and environment directly effect person as well as the requirements of
safety, security health and love.
Outcomes of Nursing: I believe the result of nursing is the improvement of an individual/community’s status of health.
How
will I live out my philosophy of nursing? I will follow my philosophy
by being a role model and caring for myself in the way I want my
patients to care for themselves. To be a role model I must practice the
acts that I teach my patients including proper diet, exercise,
practicing primary care as well as stress management.
