Description:
A Personal Philosophy of Nursing is an important piece of every nurse’s toolkit. This personal philosophy outlines the foundation of your practice by defining the beliefs, values, and ethics you hold as a nurse.
Directions: Using your coursework and outside sources, use the following prompts to construct a 2-3 page personal philosophy of nursing.
- Describe your personal definitions of the following concepts:
- Health
- Nursing
- Recipient(s) of nursing care
- Environment(s) of care
- What values are most important to your practice of nursing and why?
- Please follow the APA 7th edition guidelines and include a title page according to “student paper” instructions. For full credit, include two references/citations.
Assignment Submission:
- The use of outside resources is required, and all papers must be cited and written in APA format.
- Once you have completed the assignment, click the Submit Assignment option in the menu to the right and select a format for submitting your assignment.
- Click the Submit Assignment button when you are ready.
Rubric
Personal Philosophy of Nursing Paper
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroductionStudent presents paper’s purpose & direction in a clear introduction. | 9 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks | 9 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDefinition of HealthStudent defines personal definition of health. Clear & concise. | 9 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks | 9 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNursingPersonal reflection of the nursing profession is clearly articulated. | 9 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks | 9 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRecipients of Nursing CareStudent describes patient population in current or future nursing practice. | 9 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks | 9 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEnvironment of CareStudent describes current practice setting & environment of care (hospital based, community, clinic, school). Clearly articulates & reflects on how the EOC impacts their practice. | 9 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks | 9 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Style/ Grammar/APAProper formatting, scholarly tone and writing is free of grammatical errors. APA formatting is correct with title page, two references & citations. | 5 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks | 5 pts | |
| Total Points: 50 | |||
Requirements: 2-3 pages
