My Nursing Philosophy Statement

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Admission Essay I have been nursing for 13 years. I enjoy what I do and I have decided it was time for a career enhancement. Helping patients and making them feel better is what motivated me to become a nurse. Being able to help someone reach out or overcome through what may be a rough time in their life is very inspirational to me. Continuing my career in advance practice nursing will not only allow me to advance my role, but I will also be given the opportunity to prescribe medication, identify illnesses and handle overall patient care. There are many benefits to becoming an advance practice nurse. Financially I will be given an opportunity for higher paying jobs as well as being able to choose different work settings. Obtaining my MSN is very important to me because it will help me to better help others and make a enhanced difference in my patient’s lives. Health care changes daily and adding this degree will provide me with knowledge to expand my role and skills in helping others. I love…show more content…
Every nurse has a philosophy whether he or she realizes it or not. Nurses are so important in many different people’s lives. As a nurse I am the patient’s advocate, care giver, and sometimes friend. My nursing philosophy is demonstrated in how I perform these roles of a nurse. My nursing philosophy is much the same as my life philosophy. I follow the Golden Rule of treat others as you would want to be treated. Each patient and his or her family should be treated with dignity and respect. Also, as a nurse it is important to build trust with patients and their families. My nursing philosophy is continuously changing as I go through my career. Everyday I meet new people and learn new things. I must adapt to each person’s needs. I am the patient’s advocates, and I must remember this. If I simply follow the Golden Rule, I will be successful not only in nursing but also in

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