Personal Philosophy: Refers To The Unique Perspective

Personal Philosophy Philosophy refers to the unique perspectives that different people about various aspects of life. The type of philosophy upheld by an individual influence their way of thinking and associating with other people in society. Nursing philosophy, therefore, is all about the attitude and perceptions that an individual has concerning realistic aspects of life as per the standards of the nursing profession, (Meehan, et.al., 2018). Different persons are entitled to personal nursing philosophies depending on how they understand the four concepts of the nursing metaparadigm.

The purpose of this paper is to document my nursing philosophy and how my career is based on the beliefs and values I consider to be relevant. My nursing philosophy is founded on the four concepts of nursing metaparadigm that include person, environment, health, and nursing. I strongly believe that nursing should be based on the specific needs of the clients served. This belief is part of my nursing philosophy and is very consistent with the nursing concept of the person. Healthcare is a universal basic right to all persons whether rich or poor, old or young.

Therefore, all persons who come into the hospital must be accorded the necessary services to safeguard and promote their health status. Personal beliefs, cultures, and social values upheld by the clients must be observed and respected in the process of service delivery, (Nikfarid, et.al., 2018). I believe that nursing should accommodate people from different backgrounds hence the need for cultural competency in the profession. The nursing-care plan developed to serve various patients must be customized to accommodate their cultural values and beliefs. The second concept of environment encompasses all the factors that either make the nursing environment suitable or hostile to the recovery process of patients.

The environment is an external factor that could affect the welfare of patients during their stay at the hospital or even after being discharged. Some of the aspects that fall under this nursing concept include the social-economic levels of the patients, demographic factors, as well as social support systems, (Nikfarid, et.al., 2018). My nursing philosophy is based on an understanding that every action I take has a significant impact on my clients. I believe that nurse practitioners must create the most suitable environment to promote the welfare of their clients. This could be done by allowing some family members or friends to occasionally visit a patient in the wards, creating a meaningful bond between the nurse and the clients, and consulting with the clients before initiating any activity that involves them.

By so doing, patients emotionally, physically, and psychologically satisfied with the care services given to them. For this reason, I believe that acquiring effective communication skills, especially emotional intelligence, is very important in the nursing profession. The third concept of nursing concerns overall health. This concept, according to my nursing philosophy, is centered on the need to ensure that patients are eventually illness-free. Nurses rely on the information given to them by patients to identify and diagnose the existing health concerns.

The main reason why hospitals exist is to promote the health status of all persons in society. This goal requires a team effort between nurses, the patients, as well as the families to ensure. I believe that nurses are the primary caregivers, therefore, they should not only rely on patients' self-reported complaints but also the signs and symptoms that could be used to promote the overall health of a patient. The patients may not always give accurate details about their illnesses hence nurses must look into all possibilities based on notable clues to ensure that good health is restored faster. The last concept of the nursing metaparadigm concerns the nursing practice itself.

Nursing refers to all the processes and procedures that are undertaken to provide care to patients, (Nikfarid, et.al., 2018). This involves an assessment and evaluation of notable signs and symptoms to diagnose various illnesses that affect the overall health of an individual. My nursing philosophy is based on the principles of compassion, mutual respect, and mutual trust. These values were instilled in me when I was still very young and I have learned to uphold them to this day. I believe that the nursing profession should not be considered as a career but rather a call to serve people who need help in society.

I advocate for nursing practices that portray competence, empathy, love, and holistic care to persons from different walks of life. My philosophy in nursing aligns with the theory of interpersonal relations. This theory suggests that a partnership between nurses and their patients is crucial in the nursing profession, (Deane & Fain, 2016). According to this theory, the patient is any sick person that requires medical intervention while the nurse is any person with reliable education and skills that could be applied to heal patients. For this reason, it is essential for nurse practitioners to establish a reliable communication system with their patients to facilitate the nursing process.

This perspective is very similar to my nursing philosophy; nurses are the primary caregivers, therefore, they must establish rapport with their clients. This can be achieved by portraying love, respect, and consideration for all cultural values and beliefs upheld by patients. In conclusion, this paper documents my nursing philosophy in relation to the four concepts of nursing metaparadigms. I believe that nurses and patients should work together by portraying mutual respect and trust, as well as love and compassion to promote the effectiveness of various nursing practices. My philosophy in nursing is well founded in theory.

References

• Deane, W. H., & Fain, J. A. (2016). Incorporating Peplau’s theory of interpersonal relations to promote holistic communication between older adults and nursing students. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 34(1), 35-41.
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• Nikfarid, L., Hekmat, N., Vedad, A., & Rajabi, A. (2018). The main nursing metaparadigm concepts in human caring theory and Persian mysticism: a comparative study. Journal of medical ethics and the history of medicine, 11.