Personal Philosophy During the Baccalaureate Program

Running head: ESSAY
NURS 490- Reflection
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ESSAY1
Introduction- Most nursing professionals work for long hours in thought-provoking
circumstances, and their task is generally emotionally draining. Hence, presence of nursing
philosophy assists nursing professionals to engage in critical thinking, while reflecting on
their own opinions and values, thereby influencing their way of being and practice (Tanaka et
al., 2018). This essay will contain a reflection of personal philosophy that has evolved during
the baccalaureate program.
Reflection- My nursing philosophy is one where I strive to stand by for the entire
period of my nursing occupation. This nursing philosophy is predominantly based on offering
empathetic, competent, sympathetic and ideal holistic care to all patients, depending on the
best of expertise (Haley et al., 2017). The aforementioned nursing philosophy originates from
the morals and principles that had been inculcated in me all through my early juvenile years. I
had been taught the significance of helping the weak and the distressed, which further
reinforced my zeal to pursue the nursing profession. These beliefs and values are typically
concomitant with the desire to demonstrate respect and compassion towards all patients,
regardless of their personal values, while establishing a therapeutic relationship and
trustworthiness. Time and again it has been found that presence of a definite nursing
philosophy helps in informing the core content of the nursing profession, and also conveys a
meaningful way of life (Gottlieb & Gottlieb, 2017).
The baccalaureate course helped me realize that it is important for all nurses to realize
the fact that nursing is an art, owing to the fact that it surpasses to physical dimensions. My
philosophy holds that nursing is not merely based on empirical evidences but also has
associated-focused explanations and meanings. I most identify with the theories of Madeleine
Leininger and Chaplain. According to Chaplain’s spiritual care process, it is essential to play
the role of an active listener, with the aim of experiencing and gaining a sound understanding
of the suffering and pain of patients, while setting aside personal emotions (Geer et al., 2018).