Professional Nursing Values Yvonne Simms NUR/403 Undergraduate Nursing Studies April 29, 2010 Joseph DeCostanza Professional values are the foundation for practice; they guide interactions with client, colleagues, other professionals, and the public, by providing the framework for commitment to the Welfare of others. They are also belief or ideas to which an individual is committed and which are reflected in patterns of behavior. Institute of medicine (2000). In this article…
Words 1041 - Pages 5
I believe that the core of nursing is being an advocate for the welfare of the whole patient and family. The core of nursing is best described as the five core values of nursing. These values are essential to a professional nurse. They are social justice, altruism, integrity, dignity, and autonomy. “Social justice implies that there is a fair and equitable distribution of benefits and bearing of burdens in a society ( (Fahrewald, Bassett, Tschetter, Carson, White, & Winterboer, 2005). Refers to…
Words 755 - Pages 4
Material Personal Philosophy of Nursing Worksheet This is a philosophy of nursing that reflects the beliefs and values of Stephanie Collins. Today’s date is April 27, 2014. I chose nursing as my profession because nursing is a rewarding profession, in which one provides patients with compassionate and accurate care, strives to advocate for others and will continue the quest for knowledge and improvement throughout their career. I believe that the core of nursing is a values system that includes:…
Words 425 - Pages 2
Maternal nursing COURSE DESCRIPTION: Focuses on family dynamics and use of the nursing process across the family life span. PREREQUISITES: NU 307, NU 308, and NU 334 APPLICABLE PROGRAM OUTCOMES: The Bachelor of Science nursing graduate will be able to: * Apply critical thinking and problem solving to provide nursing care, which promotes holism and adaptation by discovering research questions, critically analyzing research, and applying research to practice. * Incorporate the…
Words 527 - Pages 3
The reason why choose I nursing as a profession? There are a number of reasons, personal, professional, money, job security, and just a love for people. When I decided to enter into nursing I knew it to be a life-long commitment. As a student nurse I’ve committed to the core values of becoming a nurse which include human dignity, integrity, autonomy, altruism, and social justice. I had this vision that when starting out of how they want me to be as a student nurse, they expect to be the perfect…
Words 551 - Pages 3
nurses prepared at the Associate-Degree level versus the Baccalaureate-Degree level in Nursing. Gillian Gimby Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V August 11, 2013 Discussing the Differences in Competencies between nurses prepared at the Associate-Degree level versus the Baccalaureate-Degree level in Nursing. Nursing has been constantly evolving in every direction of the health care field. In the beginning of nursing it was built and expanded on many frameworks of education/models. In becoming a registered…
Words 1005 - Pages 5
emotional, spiritual and social care. This paper will explain the competencies for nurses prepared at the ADN and BSN levels. Nursing shortage in early 1990’s inspired the nursing…
Words 932 - Pages 4
Dynamics NRS-430V January 4, 2013 Competency Differences Between RNs Prepared at ADN Versus BSN Level Nursing education in the United States offers many levels of competency falling under the licensed title of registered nurse (RN). These levels offered in a continuum, begin with nursing as a vocation in the form of licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) followed by an associate degree (ADN), baccalaureate of science degree (BSN), masters…
Words 1004 - Pages 5
My personal interest in nursing is built upon a foundation of prolonged reflection about the person I am, an incessant desire to improve myself and a yearning to embrace the emotional fulfillment that had gone unsatisfied in my professional life. My interest is multifaceted, it has emotional and logical aspects; however, it would be disingenuous to state that my interest is entirely based in altruism. I believe it must be inherent in this pursuit that you possess the desire to relieve suffering and…
Words 752 - Pages 4
is exuberant, whimsical, and shares her many years of experiences. She engages the group by she walking around the room, initiates conversation, and asks questions. Her direction keeps the meeting focused and grounded. According to Yalom (1994), Altruism is assimilated by group members through mutual sharing and concern for each other. Providing assistance and support to others creates a positive self-image and promotes self-growth. According to Yalom (1994), Universality allows individuals to come…
Words 687 - Pages 3