Assignment
The overall purpose of personal philosophy is to define how one finds truth. Because there are different ways of knowing, each person has a unique way of finding truth, in other words, identifying our individual philosophy. Below is the guidelines for writing a personal philosophy of nursing:
1. Introduction
a. Who are you?
b. Where do you practice nursing?
2. Define nursing.
a. What is nursing?
b. Why does nursing exist?
c. Why do you practice nursing?
3. What are your assumptions or underlying beliefs about:
a. Nurses?
b. Patients?
c. Other healthcare providers?
d. Communities?
4. Define the major domains of nursing and provide examples"
a. Person
b. Health
c. Environment
5. Summary
a. How are the domains connected?
b. What is your vision of nursing for the future?
c. What are the challenges that you will face as a nurse?
d. What are your goals for professional development?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.