Reflective Writing on Core Values of Nursing Profession

Running Head: NURSING
REFLECTIVE WRITING
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Introduction

NURSING 2
Nursing profession is important for a leader who is visionary and has the mission in a
clinical setting. The vision and mission that the nurse has will assist much in achieving his goals.
There are different values that a nurse is supposed to possess. All this is aimed at providing the
best care for the patients and hence capture their satisfaction.
The value of nursing as a profession
There are core values that any competent nurse possesses. The core values include;
Caring and empathy
A caregiver is supposed to maintain the intrinsic worth of sympathy and also show
concern in healthcare. Being a caregiver is one of the most gratifying and enjoyable career paths
that learners pursue whereby each specialized hour is devoted to assisting those who are around
(Flinkman & Salanterä, 2015). A nurse should understand the feelings of a patient, be
sensitive to them, and show willingness to help. Empathy lays its foundation on respect for the
patients' dignity and the acknowledgment of the self-actualization for the client. As a nurse, I
should know the patient and have a curiosity in their comfort, audacity, and self-effacement
(Chachula, Myrick, & Yonge, 2015). I also believe and appreciate the fact that I do not know
everything that concerns the patient and that I should earn the patients' confidence to assist them
to be patient and have a sense of continued possibility for growth. I believe that the nursing
profession involves planning and offering care that is culturally appropriate and sensitive.
Communication

NURSING 3
As a nurse, I strongly believe in communication. Communication is vital to the nursing
profession. It helps in receiving the necessary information about a client's believes that nurses are
supposed to show competence in both oral and written communication (Jiménez-López,
Roales-Nieto, & Seco, 2016).
Critical Thinking
I believe that as a nurse, I should be involved in making accurate and vital clinical
decisions. I can make a decision when a patient comes with a problem which is not clear. I can
explore different perspectives and possibilities so as assist patients (Fisher, 2015). Critical
thinking involves actively organized and cognitive procedure and which is designed to give room
for the nurse to explore challenges. I can take risks based on the knowledge that the patient
provides (Rutherford, 2014).
Psychomotor Skills
I believe that ‘laying on of hands' is fundamental in the provision of coziness and the
utilization of precise skills to accomplish assessing a patient and also evaluate nursing care. I
believe that I can utilize my nursing skills in a way that will provide relief and enhances the
capability of using nursing skills positively (Baillie & Black, 2014).
3a As a nurse, I trust in working in the expertise and in offering the best considerate care
with the highest level of standards possible. I also believe in providing care to make patients feel
comfortable. I also believe in personal proficiency and professional reflections due to the
existing nursing codes of ethics and education (Parandeh, Khaghanizade, Mohammadi, &
Nouri, 2015).
3b Values