The purpose of this assignment is to reflect on your personal philosophy of nursing that you have developed through your nursing program and how you will use your philosophy to deliver care to your patients.
Following this assignment, the learner will be able to:
- Identify theories or elements that influence practice and personal nursing philosophy.
- Discuss the conceptualization of nursing
- Evaluate personal beliefs, values, and assumptions of nursing.
- Compare previous perspectives of nursing to present perspectives.
- Use scholarly written communication to share belief system.
Directions
Prepare a 2-page paper (not including title or reference pages) describing your philosophy of nursing and how you anticipate it will inform and impact the care you give as a nurse. This paper is intended to be your own thoughts on your personal philosophy and therefore, first person is allowed for this paper. The paper should include a cover page and a reference page, using all elements of APA style and grammar, as well as level headings if needed. A minimum of one recent (last 5 years) scholarly reference are to be cited. References that are used for this paper should be paraphrased rather than using direct quotes from the source. Make sure that your writing is clear and precise, ending with a well-thought-out conclusion. The paper should be submitted in the Philosophy Paper assignment drop box in Canvas.
Address the following questions when writing your philosophy of nursing:
- What does nursing mean to you?
- What is your view of nursing now that you are at the end of your nursing program? How has your view changed since the beginning of your nursing program?
- How will your view of nursing guide the care you give to your patients?
- What are your definitions of health and illness?
- Which nursing theorist or nursing theory helped you define your philosophy of nursing?
- How would you articulate your nursing philosophy to someone else? Consider how your philosophy makes you stand out from your colleagues.
5 ptsExcellentEngages the reader, clearly states current philosophy, provides a brief context or background regarding the philosophy and has a clear thesis statement4 ptsGoodDoes not engage the reader; or missing the context or brief topic background, still clearly states the philosophy and maintains a clear thesis statement3 ptsFairDoes not engage the reader and lacks context for philosophy; current philosophy unclear; or lacks clear thesis statement2 ptsPoorNo background or context provided, current philosophy not discussed; lacks clear thesis statement5 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTheoretical Influences5 ptsExcellentIdentifies at least 2 theoretical influences or elements that contribute to personal philosophy, with 2 supporting references and rationale. Discusses the art and science of nursing in relation to personal philosophy and theoretical influences with supporting rationale4 ptsGoodIdentifies 2 theoretical influences or elements with references that contribute to philosophy, rationale poorly developed or rationale only reflects one theory or element; or factors influencing perspective of the art and science of nursing not fully explored3 ptsFairIdentifies 2 theoretical influences but no rationale provided; Only 1 supporting reference; Identifies only 1 theoretical influence with adequate supporting rationale; Missing art and science discussion2 ptsPoorTheoretical influences absent; or only 1 theoretical influence identified with no clear rationale provided and missing art and science discussion; Missing both references5 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContrast/Comparison5 ptsExcellentClearly states previous philosophy. Compares/contrasts 2 specific elements of previous philosophy with present. Provides specific examples that lead to the change or highlights 2 elements from the program that align with the unchanged philosophy4 ptsGoodPrevious philosophy hard to follow; Identifies 2 specific elements of previous philosophy but does not relate it to current philosophy or only provides required rationale for 1 element3 ptsFairDoes not state previous philosophy; Only highlights 1 element; Does not provide required rationale for either element identified2 ptsPoorAbsent or lacking clear comparison and/or contrast of previous philosophy to present5 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion5 ptsExcellentSuccessfully ties the paper and ideas together- brief summation of theoretical influences and evolution of philosophy4 ptsGoodTies the paper together but summation of either theoretical influences or evolution not fully developed3 ptsFairTwo elements of summary not fully developed; Completely missing 1 specified element2 ptsPoorAbsent; does not provide a conclusion with any of the required elements5 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Style5 ptsExcellentWriting clear and well organized; smooth transitions, compelling to the reader; no grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors; used appropriate vocabulary and sentence structure4 ptsGoodFlow occasionally interrupted; somewhat interesting to the reader; some inappropriate vocabulary or sentence structure; 2-3 style errors noted3 ptsFairInconsistent structure; difficult to follow; imprecise, uninteresting to the reader; inappropriate vocabulary; 4-5 style errors noted2 ptsPoorMessage within content lost; lacks flow and transitions; numerous errors; poor structure; inappropriate vocabulary; 6+ style errors5 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format5 ptsExcellentCites all references appropriately within text; uses at least 2 references; no APA format style errors4 ptsGoodCites most references appropriately within text; uses 2 reference; 1-3 APA format style errors3 ptsFairCites minimal references appropriately within text; uses 1 references; 4-5 APA format style errors2 ptsPoorLacks intext citations or references; 6+ APA format style errors5 ptsTotal Points: 30 Unit 14: Timesheet” style=”float: left;”>PreviousNext Module: Unit 15″ style=”float: right;”>Next
