Philosophy of Nursing

Discussion Board

In this week’s discussion, you are formulating your personal philosophy of nursing. A personal philosophy will help guide your practice within the profession. To develop your philosophy, it is important to consider concepts related to your belief system, values, the type of nurse you desire to be, what you believe about nursing and your role, as well as the role of healthcare in society.

Instructions – Write

Your initial post should address the discussion prompt(s) and demonstrate critical thinking. Your response should make personal connections, incorporate course learning materials, and include scholarly references to support your main ideas.

In a two-to-three-minute video, share your personal philosophy of nursing and include the following components: 

1. State your personal philosophy of nursing. 
2. How did your self-concept, values, and ethical principles contribute to the development of this 
   philosophy? 
3. Provide 2-3 professional examples that demonstrate your philosophy of nursing in your current practice. Professional examples may include work experiences, past clinical experiences as a nursing student, or an example from a peer-reviewed journal article. 
4. Provide rationale for your response using a scholarly source.