Nursing Philosophy
Nursing Philosophy
Ayesha Muhammad
Alcorn State University
July 27, 2010
Nursing Philosophy Nursing is more than just simply a career. Nursing is a calling from a higher power. I chose to be a nurse for several different reasons. My uncle was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in (date). The care and compassion shown to my uncle put nursing in another perspective for me. The feelings of care and comfort my family received during this tragic time had a strong impact on my decision to become a nurse. I decided that I wanted to make the lives of sick individuals, as well as their families, less stressful. I decided that I wanted to become a nurse.
Person
All clients should receive care that is based on the individual; the care of the person is one of the core concepts of nursing. A core mission that I like to follow as a professional nurse is based on Huber's text, Leadership and Nursing Case Management. Huber (2006) states, "nursing is a service profession whose core mission is the care and nurturing of human beings in their experiences of health and illness" (p. 3). It is my opinion that nursing care should be given to an individual regardless of race, color, creed, or cultural beliefs. My belief is reinforced by Hood and Leddy's (2006) statement that "effective nursing care includes meeting special cultural care needs of clients" (p. 292).
Environment
Environment is essential in the well-being of all cultures. Consideration of the environment is also crucial to the practice of holistic nursing. Leiniger and McFarland (2006) stated, "holistic dimensions of environment go beyond commonly focused biophysical and emotional foci used by nurses, and to broad areas of grasping living and caring settings" (p. 10). Thus, it is important to obtain, understand, and include all aspects of a client's environment when providing care.
Health
Health is another important aspect to the philosophy of nursing. It is also included in the holistic
Ayesha Muhammad
Alcorn State University
July 27, 2010
Nursing Philosophy Nursing is more than just simply a career. Nursing is a calling from a higher power. I chose to be a nurse for several different reasons. My uncle was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in (date). The care and compassion shown to my uncle put nursing in another perspective for me. The feelings of care and comfort my family received during this tragic time had a strong impact on my decision to become a nurse. I decided that I wanted to make the lives of sick individuals, as well as their families, less stressful. I decided that I wanted to become a nurse.
Person
All clients should receive care that is based on the individual; the care of the person is one of the core concepts of nursing. A core mission that I like to follow as a professional nurse is based on Huber's text, Leadership and Nursing Case Management. Huber (2006) states, "nursing is a service profession whose core mission is the care and nurturing of human beings in their experiences of health and illness" (p. 3). It is my opinion that nursing care should be given to an individual regardless of race, color, creed, or cultural beliefs. My belief is reinforced by Hood and Leddy's (2006) statement that "effective nursing care includes meeting special cultural care needs of clients" (p. 292).
Environment
Environment is essential in the well-being of all cultures. Consideration of the environment is also crucial to the practice of holistic nursing. Leiniger and McFarland (2006) stated, "holistic dimensions of environment go beyond commonly focused biophysical and emotional foci used by nurses, and to broad areas of grasping living and caring settings" (p. 10). Thus, it is important to obtain, understand, and include all aspects of a client's environment when providing care.
Health
Health is another important aspect to the philosophy of nursing. It is also included in the holistic
References: Available on Request My Career Map Step 1: Registered Nurse- I moved from working as an LPN and obtained my ADN. This was my first step to obtaining my ultimate goal. I realized then that I wanted to become an NP. My future begins here. Step 2: Obtain my Bachelor of Science in Nursing- I am one step closer to my career goal. However, In order to be considered for the MSN, I must first earn my BSN. Step 3: Obtain my Masters of Science in Nursing- It is required that I obtain my MSN before I can return to school to receive my Doctorate in Nursing. Step 4: Obtain my Doctorate in Nursing- My career goal is almost complete at this point. However, I must obtain my Doctorate in Nursing before my long term goal is accomplished. Step 5: Become a Nurse Practitioner- I have reached my ultimate goal at this point. I have finally obtained my dream profession.