My Nursing Philosophy
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
I believe a nurse should definitely hold and promote all the
characteristics I will discuss in this paper. Helping people on a day to day
basis is what drew me to nursing, and I think this would be a great career
for me.
Individual needs of every man woman or child will be different . I think
that these needs are important criteria used in working with any patient.
Assessing a patients needs and attempting to completely understand a person
can help in caring for each individual. Following Maslow’s human needs
theory can be a great start in making a patient feel like they matter.
Fulfilling these requirements will help the patient to reach a state of
homeostasis which in turn should progress their healing and shorten their
stay.
I believe education does, and will always play a very crucial role in the
field of nursing. The education program for nurses is never ending as
science progresses and broadens further and further every year. Another
aspect of education would be to keep the patient informed. Explaining to the
patient what is going on will relieve much stress from their day and let
them know that someone cares.
Environment can have either positive or negative effects on a persons well
being. Family is the most important factor when considering environment. It
can provide a sense of security and belonging. We as nurses can make this
aspect positive by making the patient feel like family. Culture and social
system play a large role as well. Understanding different cultures and
respecting them will be an important factor in treating patients.
Health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental, and social
well-being. Good health behaviors can not only increase a persons sense of
well-being, but it can also make them a healthier person in general.
Although health can vary by genetic factors, there are many things
individuals can do to increase health. The internet provides yet another way
that people can increase health. It provides calorie counters, workout
plans, and nutrition guides. Having these at the power of the finger tips
should help people to create a healthier life for themselves; they just need
to take advantage of it.
Professional nursing to me is a combination of all of the previous subjects
reflected on. Each plays an important role in being a nurse. Nurses help
people to maintain health. The profession is gaining more and more autonomy
all the time, and that is one thing that makes me very happy. Nursing is a
serious profession and people should understand that. The profession is
important and will always be around. Holistic nursing care is an important
aspect of nursing that nourishes the whole person; the body mind and spirit.
All play a huge roll in becoming and staying healthy.
I strive for excellence in everything I do and hope to one day become an
RN. I want to be the person that makes people feel better everyday, and one
day I will.
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