Personal Philosophy of Nursing Beverly’s Personal Philosophy of Nursing In order to write a philosophy of nursing, I believe that first one must decide what philosophy means to them. William R. Thomas (2011), director of programs for The Atlas Society, explains philosophy as an inclusive system of ideas about human nature and the nature of the reality we live in. Studies reveal that this system is a guide for living centered on the issues it addresses and determining the course we take in life and how we treat other people is determined by one’s philosophy. Based on this information a nurse’s philosophy of their responsibilities as a member of the health care profession is significant. As a nurse grows with knowledge and experience their philosophy is likely to yield some transformation.
With so many components and such a broad scope of information, a framework is required to build ideas and give direction to the ideas that will begin to evolve with this cohesion. It is through this process that theories develop. A “theory is an organized, coherent, and systematic articulation of a set of statements related to significant questions in a discipline that are communicated in a meaningful whole” (Meleis, 2007). An important purpose of theories is to challenge practice, create new approaches to practice, and remodel the structures of rules and principles (Wadensten & Carlsson, 2003). Many theories have been developed by nurses and remain the basis of practice for nursing today.
Early efforts to study client outcomes began from quality improvement studies with nurses’ participation in the development of interdisciplinary care plans such as critical pathways and care maps that are still in use. Evidence-based practice (EBP) is using the best available evidence on hand to guide clinical decision making in order for nurses to provide the most current and best available care for their patients (Chitty & Black, 2010). EBP is a combination of knowledge to the research process, theory, clinical decision making and findings. The use of EBP requires that one must be aware of research that supports detailed and specific
Nursing Theory to Practice Shaunda Bueno Northern Arizona University Knowledge Development in Nursing NUR 510 Novice to Expert Nursing Theory Part A Introduction The first nursing theories began to emerge in the late 1800s when nursing education came under question by the medical field seeking proof of the scientific basis of nursing practice. Nursing theories sought to explain and describe nursing care, guide nursing practice and create a foundation for clinical decision making in nursing. Nursing theory is defined as “a belief, policy, or procedure proposed or followed as the basis of action” (Nursing Theory, 2013, p# 1). When nursing theory is applied to nursing practice patient care, patient outcomes and nurse-patient communication are improved. Theory is thereby derived from practice and practice is altered or extended by theory.
New knowledge is applied into practice through evidence based decision making, quality improvement processes, instituting policy changes, and providing patient and community education opportunities. With background in OB/GYN, my interest is the role of Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. My aim involves collaborating with other healthcare professionals to provide high quality individualized care, promote health education, disease prevention, advocacy, and counseling to women in a community setting. WHNP certification is provided by the National Certification Corporation
APNs can facilitate the ability to practice both the art and science of nursing and reduce the chasm between theory and practice by using nursing theory as a foundation. According to Chism, nursing theory is made up of ideas brought together by associated expressions that characterize, clarify, and foretell phenomenon that are in accordance with nursing viewpoints (Chism, 2013). Nursing theory helps to identify what should shape the foundation of practice by clearly describing nursing. It is essential the APN use nursing theory in evidence-based practice, to provide better patient care, improve communication between nurses, and as a guide for nursing research and education. In addition, because the main champion of nursing, caring, cannot be quantified, it is crucial to have a theory to examine and spell out what the APN does.
Retrieved from http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/296359.article In this article, the reader is given specific guidelines to will help them communicate effectively in the nursing field. The guidelines and framework of communication tools are given to help the nursing student identify the main areas of communication integral to the nursing profession. O’Daniel, Michelle (2011), Rosenstein, Alan H. (2011). Retrieved from www.ahrq.gov/qual/nurseshdbk/docs/O'DanielM_TWC.pdf The components for successful communication and team collaboration are outlined in this article as well as barriers to effective communication in the nursing field. Tools for practicing effective communication are vital in an industry when a patients’ life is at risk.
Introduction Nursing from Nightingale era to the present world has merged as one of the noblest profession, with distinct advancement in nursing research, practices and education. These added enhancements are incorporated by nursing philosophies and theorys that contribute to nursing. Nursing theory is a foundation to any nursing program. It assists as a framework for the practising nurse to learn and apply into the nursing profession, to achieve positive outcomes in practice and client response. Definations and correlation between asumptions and relationships are evolved from the nursing models to provide a systematic approach in the delivery of patient care via describing, explaning, predicting and prescribing (Mckeena, 1997).
Nursing focus is aimed at assisting, encouraging, and supplying the tools that are needed to have patient success. (Alligood, 2014) Evaluation is an important time for both the nurse and the patient to reflect and reassess. The patient remains the focus and helps determine if the philosophy, theory, or model helped achieve the desired outcome. This is a time for active listening by the nurse and feedback. Nightingale, Orem, and Rogers are some of the philosophers or theorists that have helped to mold nursing into the profession it is today.
She provided significant insight regarding the role of nurse leaders and how these leaders may play a role in directing change in the U.S. health care system, (Adams, C., 2008). My respect for Florence Wald as a leader is related to her leadership style, care and consideration for patient care, care and consideration for her team, persistence and hard work, and her influence on the nursing profession, and the country's health care system. My goal as a nurse leader, I must have good communication, an appropriate leadership style, a good work ethic related to strong values and beliefs, the ability to provide teaching and coaching, and possess good delegation skills. My leadership goals are directly related to the characteristics of being a nurse leader, my leadership responsibilities, and my personal leadership experience. Characteristics of an Effective Leader Characteristics of becoming an effective nurse leader include having effective communication, an effective leadership style, and maintaining a good work ethic.