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Philosophy: To offer passionate care to patients, not for payment but value for life
The nursing profession is one of the most coveted professions in the United States and across the globe. As a young professional, I have embraced a philosophy that is defining my undertakings, mainly when handling the patients. My theory as a growing nurse in the profession involves the desire to give my passionate care to the patients not only because of pay but also as a sign of compassion to humanity as God does to us. I have grown in the profession to understand the nurse-patient interaction and the passion extended to the patient is an excellent contributor to healing. I believe love for giving extra care to the patient is the leading role of a nurse than even drug administration. Standard nursing health care requires the nurse to spend more bedtime with the patient (Marshall & Broome, 2016). This enables the nurse to identify any complication that may arise and treat it before it gets out of hand.
I have learned to be patient with my clients and taking a lot of time listening from them before making any medical decision. Listening is part of care because; it makes the patient open up on any historical background that may help in medical administration and following treatment. My philosophy embraces core values upon which I have built my foundation as a nurse. They include patience, honesty, accountability, compassion, and commitment among others. By reflecting my role and responsibility as a nurse on the foundation of my philosophy of offering quality services and time to my clients, I grow up to a stronger professional in the nursing profession. I am proud that my priority is the absolute value of life (Wershofen et al. 2016). It is notable that, my belief and practice of patient-nurse relationship is in tandem with Peplau’s Interpersonal Theory, which explains the essence of the relationship between the patient and the nurse in the healing process. The theory explains that the interpersonal relationship is a process and not an event. It begins with an orientation, followed by identification, exploitation, and resolution. Considering the stages of the interpersonal relationship, it is evident that, there is a need for the nurse to have time with the patient to pass through this process for a detailed overview of the patient’s case and relevant historical factors (Page & Institute of Medicine (U.S.), 2004).
Present your vision and future direction for nursing.
Vision: Desire to research on new topics and ideas in the nursing profession
On the other hand, the aspect of enhancing my strengths in the profession, I have learned to demonstrate my commitment actively to both personal and professional undertaking, particularly on the need to have new ideas on various topics of nursing. The nursing profession is very dynamic, and each day, there are new developments in discoveries and even new diseases. It is prudent for me to research the new topics and findings to have the latest updated information about the same (Marshall & Broome, 2016). This helps me to handle new situations and thus enhancing my skills in the nursing profession. The future trend of nursing will have to reflect various aspects of the efficiency of nurses (Eich-Krohm et al. 2016). These include more bedtime with the patient, appropriate nurse-patient ratio and more training of the nurse leaders on leadership and management. This will enhance and efficient health care system with great nurse leaders who are accountable to their decision making. The overall outcome will reflect better health care services to the patients thus customer satisfaction. Notably, my belief in offering care to patients wholly is in tandem with the Self-Care theory of Orem, which illuminates that people should be self-reliant and responsible for personal responsibility and care to others. The theory explains that nursing is an art, a helping service and above all technology, which keeps on evolving and it calls for regular research on the field (Page & Institute of Medicine (U.S.), 2004). Talking about nursing being a helping service, it implies that the nurses should put the welfare of the patients first and payment for the services second. By doing this, a nurse like myself would have lived the true meaning of the nursing profession (Eich-Krohm et al. 2016).
Discuss with peers how your professional values have been changed or strengthened during the baccalaureate-nursing program.
Professional values in the nursing field form the driving force for any nurse who wants to walk the path of professionalism to become a competent and respected leader. I have practiced my nursing skills in numerous cases; however, I have come to learn and appreciate the necessity for professional values such as honesty, accountability, and commitment. To be accountable to personal decisions in medical cases is one of the values that indicate maturity and independence of a nurse (Marshall & Broome, 2016). This course has seen me move well the nursing path by strengthening my values, which am proud of this moment. I have learned to consult on complex cases, and this trend has helped me to grow into a selfless practitioner who believes in the input of others (Page & Institute of Medicine (U.S.), 2004). The course has made mature in handling patients with the knowledge that nursing is a more of a calling than a profession and the sanctity of life come first in my undertaking.
- Eich-Krohm, A, Kaufmann, A, Winkler-Stuck, K, Werwick, K, Spura, A, & Robra, BP. (2016). First Contact: interprofessional education based on medical students’ experiences from their nursing internship. (GMS Journal for Medical Education; VOL: 33; DOC20 /20160429.) German Medical Science GMS Publishing House; Düsseldorf.
- Marshall, Marshall, E. S., & Broome, M. E. (2016). Practice model design, implementation and evaluation. In Transformational Leadership in Nursing, Second Edition: From Expert Clinician to Influential Leader (2) New York, US: Springer Publishing Company
- Page, A., & Institute of Medicine (U.S.). (2004). Keeping patients safe: Transforming the work environment of nurses. Washington, D.C: National Academies Press.
- Wershofen, B, Heitzmann, N, Beltermann, E, & Fischer, MR. (2016). Fostering interprofessional communication through case discussions and simulated ward rounds in nursing and medical education: A pilot project. (GMS Journal for Medical Education; VOL: 33; DOC28 /20160429.) German Medical Science GMS Publishing House; Düsseldorf.