Nursing Philosophy Statement
My nursing philosophy is based on the values instilled in me growing up and then working as a professional. I have been involved in healthcare for more than a decade. Everything I have learned as a nurse and everything taught to me from the time since I was a child has informed my philosophy. At its center is the belief that all people deserve respect and deserve to be treated as they see themselves (Franco et al., ). That is why I feel strongly about person-centered care: I think it is the nurses duty to get to know the patient really well so that the nurse can care for the patient in the way the patient wants to be cared for. On top of this, I believe the nurse, as a professional, should strive to give holistic carecare for the whole personand thus should study the science as well as the art of nursing (Morton & Thurman, 2023).
My career in nursing began in a local hospital, where I learned about compassionate care first hand. I saw the impact of genuine care on patients and their families from mentors in the field whom I was able to follow and shadow. Their examples helped to form in me the belief that nursing is not like others jobs where you come in, clock in, work a bit, and clock out. It is something different because it really impacts peoples lives and you can see that directly, first hand. It therefore demands dedication, empathy, compassion, and responsibility. I learned that every patient is unique, and it is our duty as nurses to understand their individual needs and give them quality, holistic...
…gives me a firm foundation in understanding evidence-based practice, quality improvement initiatives, compassionate care, and
policy development. I understand healthcare systems and advanced clinical skills, and as such I am be better positioned to give quality care and advocate for patients.
I also intend to use this degree to advance patient care by taking part in research that explores innovative approaches to patient care, with a focus on telehealth. Second, I want to take on more leadership roles that allow me to influence healthcare policies so that they are more patient-centered and evidence-based. All in all, I aspire to one day be a mentor like the mentors I had starting out. I want to be able to help in the education and guidance of the next generation of nurses, by sharing the knowledge and skills I have acquired so that I can…
