...School of Nursing Visionary learning for a lifetime of influence N-460 Leadership for Change in Healthcare Philosophy of Nursing Introduction: The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) embodied the view that values “are beliefs or ideals to which an individual is committed and which are reflected in patterns of behavior. Professional values are the foundation for practice; they guide interactions with patients, colleagues, other professionals, and the public. Values provide the framework for commitment to patient welfare, fundamental to professional nursing practice” (AACN, 1998, p. 8). Through your previous coursework, you have explored various concepts, frameworks, and theories in previous courses; liberal studies and nursing courses. In this senior course, you will continue to explore these concepts by focusing on the course outcomes that involve integration of disciplinary frameworks to communicate effectively with individuals and aggregates in diverse settings, apply ethical frameworks, principles, codes and professional standards of practice in clinical decision-making and professional conduct, and conduct a reflective self-assessment to demonstrate attitudes and behaviors of responsible membership in the profession and community. This exploration will continue throughout your senior year of study, which will affirm, alter and/or expand the philosophy you develop this semester. Outcome: You will succinctly articulate a personal philosophy of nursing, clearly...
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...NURSING PHILOSOPHY, 1 NURSING PHILOSOPHY NURSING PHILOSOPHY, 2 Nursing philosophy Definitions Philosophy Philosophies encompass a multitude of value statements and beliefs. Philosophies are based on knowledge derived from reality, personal values, existence, reasoning, and relevant presentation of concepts. According to Alligood (2014), they address concepts such as person, environment, health, and nursing. Philosophies are derived from different theoretical works which affirm general ideas pertaining to those works. Philosophies are all based on individual ideas which conceptualize different views of nursing. Alligood (2014) suggests that philosophies broaden everyday views of nursing. Nursing Philosophy Nursing philosophy is a representation of philosophy as it directly relates to nursing. According to Alligood (2014), specific nursing philosophies encompass theory guided nursing practice. The three different philosophies of nursing that each has their own value system are Nightingale’s, Watson’s and Benner’s. Each philosophy addresses its own concept of nursing care and factors that are associated with that. Alligood (2014) suggests nursing philosophies give us different views to consider when applying nursing care. Each philosophy serves its purpose as an interpretation of a rationalized value system of ideas of nursing care. Metaparadigm A metaparadigm is a knowledge type of nursing. The core basis of nursing is...
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...Professionalism and Professional Values of Nursing in Mental Health Professionalism refers to professional character, spirit, or methods. It is a set of attributes, a way of life that implies responsibility and commitment. Nursing, as a profession is differentiated from a job or other occupations by distinct characteristics. These characteristics include specialized training, service orientation of members, ongoing research, code of ethics, autonomy and professional organization (Berman, Synder, Kozier & Erb, 2008). According to Fahrenwald et al (2005), the five core values of professional nursing are human dignity, integrity, autonomy, altruism and social justice. These core values are essential in the training of nurses and integration in practice by the caring professional nurse enhances patients’ care. Townsend (2011), states that caring for individuals with mental illness is challenging as nurses are frequently faced with complex situations, in which difficult decisions has to be made. This situation is further compounded by the stigma associated with mental illness, denial of illness, costs, limitation of access to services, lack of parity, changing needs of the population, which make majority of patients with mental illness not to seek treatment (Mohr, 2009), thereby posing a danger to themselves and the community. The practice of nursing has set standards aimed at improving the health and well-being of all individuals, communities...
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...Running head: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NURSING PHILOSOPHY The Early Development of a Professional Nursing Philosophy: The Art of Caring University of Texas at Arlington In partial fulfillment of the requirements of N3645 Professional Nursing Mary Alice Wise, RN, MSN/Ed November 16, 2013 Online RN-BSN The Early Development of a Nursing Philosophy: The Art of Caring “A philosophy is a set of beliefs about the nature of how things work and how the world should be viewed” (Chitty & Black, 2007, p. 329). Chitty & Black also state that the most vital nursing knowledge is based on person, environment, health, and nursing. These are the foundation on what the theories of nursing were built off of. My personal philosophy builds on the foundation and encompasses Virginia Henderson’s philosophy. I believe a nurse should be someone who is caring, shows compassion, advocates for the patient, shows empathy, knowledgeable, and does whatever it takes to improve patient care/outcomes. Choice of Nursing Unlike most people, when I was only five years old I already knew what I wanted as a career later on in life. My grandparents were always in and out of the hospital for various different health problems, and my parents would usually take me to visit them. I enjoyed being involved in my grandparents care and was always asking questions to the nurses’ and wanting to help with anything I was able to. My grandfather was battling cancer, and when we were...
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...Operating Room Etiquette: Preparing for Perfection Operating Room Etiquette: Preparing for Perfection Patient safety plays an intricate role in the nursing profession. It is through the foundation of a germ free environment in which protocols are set in an effort to decrease patient morbidity and mortality. The operating room (OR) is a major sector of hospitals in which its core is maintaining an environment of sterility in an effort to reduce hospital acquired infections or surgical wound infections (Duncan & Mayo, 2004). The OR is a fast paced nursing specialty requiring expert training and mentorship for perspective candidates. According to Burnette (2007), nursing students felt like they were not adequately trained for the complexity of the OR during nursing school. As an effort to combat this, The Methodist Hospital began the Methodist Advancement into Professional Practice Program (MAPP). MAPP students are senior professional nursing school students with an interest of pursuing a career as an OR nurse. The internship is an aggressive two month program focusing on the skills required to function as a highly trained OR nurse. In an effort to uphold recommended standards and practices, the core curriculum is based on the fundamental elements of the Association of PeriOperative Nurses (AORN). During the first two weeks students began their training in a classroom setting where were introduced to the basic concepts of the OR. The next six weeks students will be engage in...
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...bfitz@chamberlain.edu 614-565-4125 MGMT 591: Leadership and Organizational Behavior Professor Robert Salitore June, 16th, 2014 Introduction The organization that will be the topic in my final project paper is Chamberlain College of Nursing. Chamberlain is a single purpose college of nursing under the DeVry Education Group umbrella since 2005. DeVry Education Group (NYSE: DV; member S&P MidCap 400 Index) is a global provider of educational services. For 125 years, Chamberlain College of Nursing has been at the forefront of excellence in nursing education. Chamberlain is increasing access to nursing education nationwide with campuses offering the three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program and flexible online programs such as the RN to BSN option, Master of Science in Nursing degree program, Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program and Graduate certificates. Due to increased governmental regulation for title IV funding of for profit institutions of higher education, we became under scrutiny for any activities that appeared to be and inducement for students to enroll into our programs. In addition, the organization had to make sweeping changes to how all departments involved with student enrollment were compensated. This...
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...Nursing Beliefs I will present my values and beliefs of what I feel the primary goal of nursing is to me. As a nursing student I believe that beliefs and values shape us into the individual we are and it is these that limit or allow us to change and grow in our lives as well. Nursing is a profession that is always changing, but my beliefs and values will remain the same. Nursing is a dynamic and demanding profession which I take very seriously. While there are different theories on nursing I believe caring, professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence are core values to have. I view nursing as having insight into the patient needs and situations, seeing the patient as a human being and treating each with dignity and respect they deserve. One of the goals of nursing is to help patients attain or regain health. A nurse should be selfless and have a dedication to the welfare of the patient, provides love and shows kindness as well. He or she is responsible for maintaining the reputation of nursing through their practice. So the roles should be carried out with dignity to avoid scandals that destroy the reputation of the profession. They must remember to put the care of others first and treat everyone equally and be honest and fair with clients and act in their best interest while showing respect. Nurses must remember these core values and follow them too the best of their ability during the good and the bad times they need to remember that they made a choice to...
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...Running Head: CRITIGUE OF PROFESSIONAL VALUES Critique of Professional Values: The Case of BSN-RN Completion Education Winston-Salem State University School of Health Sciences Division of Nursing CRITIGUE OF PROFESSIONAL VALUES The researchers were trying to address the professional values of RN-BSN students in completion of their education. The authors clearly stated the problem throughout the research study. The problem is very important and impacts the nursing practice today. The article explains how the RN-BSN professional values are being perceived in nursing practice today. The continuation education on professional values must be continued after BSN completion. The importance is necessary for nurses to continue with instilling the professional values throughout their career. This article is easily researched on line and anyone can access it for reading purposes. The purpose of the research was to explain few questions about the differences in the perception of professional values correspond with nurses who are currently practicing. If the differences do exist, the question would be are the differences related to educational background or other factors professional values. The purpose of the study is explained clearly throughout the article and background information...
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...University of Phoenix Material Personal Philosophy of Nursing Worksheet This is a philosophy of nursing that reflects the beliefs and values of Maritel Owsianka. Today’s date is September 26, 2013. I chose nursing as my profession because nursing is rewarding and gratifying career. As a nurse, I come to work knowing that I can make a difference in peoples lives, and I could help others is a very meaningful way. In addition, I always keep in mind that I have to treat my patients as I would want my family and myself treated. I believe that the core of nursing is knowledge, caring, and compassion. Advocating for my patients and their family, treating my patients with respect and dignity is very important to be. I believe that the focus of nursing is to advocate, have compassion, and respect patients and their family. When I am in the situation that my patient is unpleasant to me, I will keep in mind that they are going through very difficult time and I have to stay calm, and professional to them. My vision for myself as a nurse is that I will do my best to advocate for my patients, and to keep the trust that they entrusted me with. I will always respect their values and beliefs. To live out my philosophy of nursing, every day I must remember this about the following: 1. My patients trust me to practice ethically and always perform within my scope and standard of my practice. 2. My patients’ families in trusted me to care for their love ones, and...
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...history of nursing can be traced back to the early first and second centuries, or even earlier, the study of nursing research and theories is a 20th and 21st century phenomena. The act of nursing is rooted in the Greco-Roman tradition of humanista, which core values are respect for the dignity of person, and the right to be free of pain and suffering; and the Judaic – Christian tradition of Caritas, with core values of solidarity with the sick, hungry, homeless, and hopeless (Evers, 2003). Coming from this line of thought it is not surprising that Florence Nightingale as a professed Christian chose to care and advocate for the sick and poor. The study and history of professional nursing science, research, and theories although a late 20th and 21st century phenomena, is said to begin with Florence Nightingale. Her use of mathematical and statistical data to show the relevance of her findings; that environmental factors can, and do influence patient’s rate of recovery was the beginning of nursing research and science as it is known today. One could almost imply that Nightingale knew that outcome measures needed to be “relevant, and address both the constant and variable components in order to determine effectiveness of an outcome” (Blackwood, 2006). Over the past centuries, Nursing as an independent science has emerged as a rich culture of theoretical perspectives and frame-works that have impacted the profession positively. Until the mid-1800s the act of nursing was performed...
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...Ethics, Who am I? How did I get here? Diana Maionchi GCU Ethics NURS 437V Professor Jean Gordon September 1, 2012 Ethics, Who am I? How did I get here? We are born with familial genes but whom we are is greatly influenced by our physical surroundings, our parents or family, and our cultural and spiritual beliefs. I have been fortunate enough to be born in the United States, which has provided me with many riches in life to include education. This education provides me with the resources necessary to make sound clinical decisions about my nursing practice. My morality is based on guidelines that have become a natural language and behavior that has instilled how things ought to be and society has accepted. (Purtilo & Doherty, 11/2010, p. 6) I am a practicing Catholic, which deeply influences how I respect life and how I contribute to the community in which I live. Christian values and morals are guiding principles, which help us lead our community and make it strong. As stated in the Bible, “In order for God’s word to take root, believers must do more than merely listen to it. They must act upon it.” (King James, 1:17-18) Simple guiding principles such as these lead us in life, community and our professions. When we provide care we are not only using our clinical skills we are using moral ethical thought to assist us in what is right or wrong for our patients. Has the physician really listened to what the patient is stating their desires are? We are with our patients...
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...1 Differentiating Nursing Competencies by Educational Preparation Rebecca B. Roe Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V Professional Dynamics February 15, 2013 EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION Differentiating Nursing Competencies by Educational Preparation Significant efforts are currently being designed to form partnerships between executives, 2 academia, and professional organizations to ensure nursing curricula and core competencies meet the needs of the complex and constantly changing health-care system, and those efforts will support a seamless path to advanced nursing degrees (AONE, 2005). The common goal for nursing is the promotion of academic progression between all entry levels, and support a more diverse and well educated nursing workforce that will adequately reflect and care for our changing demographic (AACN, 2012). The recently published NLN Education Competency Model (2010) provides a comprehensive overview of core nursing competencies at all levels of nursing education, listing expected proficiencies in each level attained. While debate continues for the BSN to be the accepted entry to practice, the shortage of nurses and lack of nursing instructors will dictate the need for the provision of trained nurses who can meet the needs of a more complex health-care system, and will continue a path of lifelong learning to fill important advanced nursing roles. The 2010 Affordable Care Act provides exciting and challenging opportunities for the nursing profession to seriously...
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...Nursing Philosophy Fredy M. Calderon-Ventura Lehman College Abstract Philosophy of nursing states our thoughts on what we believe to be true about the nature of the profession of nursing and provide a basis for nursing activities. It endorses ethical values we hold as basic and bases our beliefs in theory. Nursing philosophy is based on both professional organization and individual definitions. Many factors both intrinsically and extrinsically influence one’s personal perceptions of the great profession called nursing. Every nurse is accountable for maintaining her own knowledge and education after completion of a nursing program. With a focus on personal professional growth that intellectually stimulates and promotes individual autonomy with her given specialty of practice, a nurse can greatly improve her self-confidence and professional motivation, thus providing a firm foundation on which to base her nursing judgment. Nursing Philosophy One strategy nurses can use to affirm that their practice is in harmony with their value system is to write a personal philosophy statement. This might be general in nature, such as a philosophy that relates to life values; it could be a philosophy statement related to beliefs about the profession of nursing; or it might be a philosophy specific to school nursing. In each case, this activity will encourage nurses to clarify their values and then examine how their philosophy fits with their professional practice. Articulating a philosophy...
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...Nursing is one of the many subcultures that plays an extremely vital role in society and the healthcare system. Nursing is the profession of observing symptoms, reactions, and progress of patients; administering medications; promotion of health; prevention of diseases; and rehabilitating patients of all ages, ethnicities, and communities. Although the nursing subculture has different values and philosophy about the practices of the profession, many nurses take care of their patients according to their medical knowledge, norms, and ethics. In this essay, I will discuss the history and culture of nursing as well as the beliefs, values, and behaviors of nurses and how they are viewed in society. The history of professional nursing began with...
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...head: PHILOSOPHY OF NURSING Assignment #2 Philosophy of Nursing Nursing 324 Athabasca University Submitted to: Karen Polowick Submitted by:kelly gagnon Student #: Date: September 7, 2010 Good title page in APA format with running head and complete information Philosophy of Nursing For centuries the development of nursing knowledge has been influenced by numerous theorists and their respective theories. These theories have influenced, and continue to influence, nursing education, practice and research. (Johnson & Webber, 2005) Although theorists have been the essence of sense-making in nursing, I believe all of us as nurses can, and should, be actively involved in the sense-making process. It is reasonable to think that each of us chose nursing because of some key beliefs or values that we possessed. These values and beliefs ultimately guide us in formulating our own definition of nursing and what we believe to be its primary goal. Many of the beliefs and values that we embrace are notably evident throughout the many nursing theories presented in the literature. That does not mean that we as nurses today cannot think outside of the boundaries of these theories. As Johnson & Webber (2005) writes, ‘…you may discover that you have a unique view of nursing…then perhaps you are being called to contribute…to the profession.’ (Johnson & Webber, 2005, pg. x) This paper will focus on my own personal view of nursing and the associated queries...
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