DISCUSSION: PHILOSOPHY OF NURSING PRACTICE
Discussion: Philosophy of Nursing Practice
Philosophy in nursing, as University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (2020) points out, refers to a statement that outlines a nurses values ethics, and beliefs, as well as their motivation for being part of the profession (par 3). The said statement is reflective of the decisions that nurses make on a daily basis. I decided to pursue a course in nursing owing to the fact that I wanted to promote the health of people specifically at the community level. Nursing also happens to align with my personal goal of bettering the wellbeing of humanity in whichever way I can. Working as a nurse has taught me that my main focus should be on patients as well as their environment. In this essay, I will describe my personal philosophy which will describe my area of expertise and experience in nursing. It will also include the role of a DNP as a social change agent and how I will advocate for positive social change as a Walden DNP.
My personal philosophy could be conceptualized as the provision...
My belief is firmly rooted upon the perspective that nursing practice ought to be more than the
treatment of
diseases. This is more so the case given that patients deserve quality care through individualized care....
…in nursing practice (Tenhunen et al, 2020). DNPs may enact change by improving evidence-based skills in diverse settings, implementing policy changes, and driving innovations in
clinical practice. It would also be prudent to note that
graduate students are required to respond to community concerns by informing or engaging in the development of system changes in their organizations (Walden University, n. d). As a Walden DNP, I intend to advocate for positive social change by transforming myself through the relevant ideas and beliefs. This way, I will be able to deal with problems at the community level by coming up with informed decisions. I also intend to achieve this by, amongst other things, pursuing meaningful collaborations and engaging in systems development so…
