Discussion

Philosophy of Nursing

Discuss your philosophy of nursing but deeply reflecting on your beliefs, values, and assumptions (5 points).

• Define, using a reference, the term “beliefs.” Complete the following sentences:

1. My beliefs about people
2. My beliefs about the environment
3. My beliefs about health
4. My beliefs about nursing

• Define, using a reference, the term “values.” Complete the following sentences:

1. My values about people
2. My values about the environment
3. My values about health
4. My values about nursing

• Define, using a reference, the term “assumptions.” Complete the following sentences:

1. My assumptions about people
2. My assumptions about the environment…
3. My assumptions about health
4. My assumptions about nursing …

• Synthesize your ideas about your philosophy of nursing AND discuss how your philosophy influences your clinical practice as an advanced practice nurse?