YOUR PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY OF NURSING PRACTICE (NO SUBMISSION DUE)
You began this Assignment in Week 1. This week, you will continue developing your personal philosophy of nursing practice. At this point, look for specific middle-range theories that align with (or stretch) your beliefs and understanding about nursing practice. Consider how these theories may inform your personal philosophy of nursing practice.
Note: This Assignment is not due until
Day 7 of Week 3.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
To Prepare
· Reflect on the current draft of your personal philosophy of nursing practice. Make any adjustments you think may improve it.
· Consider the ways in which your personal philosophy is informed by theory and research.
· Consider the middle-range theories you identified for the Discussion this week. How were they applicable (or not applicable) to your personal philosophy of nursing practice?
· Consider other middle-range theories and how they may be applicable to your personal philosophy of nursing practice.
· Think about how you will integrate middle-range theories to strengthen or deepen the ways in which nursing science informs your personal philosophy of nursing practice.
The Assignment (4–5 pages)
In a 3- to 5-page paper (not including cover page and references page), describe your personal philosophy of nursing practice, including explanations of:
· How your personal philosophy intersects with the four nursing domains: person, environment, health, and nursing
· How your personal philosophy aligns with Walden’s mission of social change
· How your personal philosophy aligns with the SDOH framework
· How at least
two
middle-range nursing theories support your personal philosophy of nursing practice (Be specific and provide examples.)
· How at least
two
interdisciplinary nursing theories support your personal philosophy of nursing practice (Be specific and provide examples.)
Note: You will learn about interdisciplinary theories in Week 3.
Note: Use this week’s Learning Resources to support your Assignment. Use proper APA format and style for all references and citations. The College of Nursing requires that all papers include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. Use the
College of Nursing Writing TemplateLinks to an external site. for your Assignment submission.