Nursing

Paper Summary:

In this article, the writer presents a detailed examination of nursing philosophy. The paper explores several elements of nursing including illness, personal beliefs, and patient care. It then provides a blueprint of the writer's philosophy when it comes to the field and practice of nursing. The writer notes that historically nurses have been caregivers, but in recent years that element of human compassion and science has become mixed with scientific demands and knowledge. The writer points out that whether it is easing a terminally ill patient into death, helping another patient recover, or celebrating the joyous gift of life through birth a nurse is usually on hand to be part of the process. The writer concludes that nursing is a profession with meaning and ethics and one that the writer is proud to be a part of.

Outline:
Introduction
My Definition
Principles
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"My definition of nursing has been derived from professional definitions combined with my personal experience in the field and in life. When the American Nursing Association first developed a definition of nursing in 1980 in covered many of the basic beliefs and standards that the profession is expected to follow and practice. However, in the two decades since that definition was publicized and accepted many things have changed within the industry and society thereby creating the need for additions to the definition."
"While it has always been important to keep our fingers on the pulse of society, it has recently become a multiple pulse community given diverse cultures, races, and society members."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Dukes, Carol A.(1989) Toward some principles of school nursing. Journal of School Health
• Mullane, Mary K (2000) Proposals for the Future of Nursing. Nursing Forum.
• Wilson, Candy (2005) Said another way: my definition of nursing. Nursing Forum
• Woods, Martin (2005) The moral purpose of nursing--everyday ethics in action.(EDITORIAL) Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand

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