Introduction
It is vital to properly define the purpose and objectives of an organization. By doing so, it becomes easy to effectively execute the duties and programs that will lead the particular organization into achieving the desired end result. The mission statement and the philosophy of an institution reflect the primary objectives it strives to achieve. As a result, formulating a mission statement and following through a philosophy that benefits the entire stakeholders cannot be substituted. The degree of importance increases when the institution in question is responsible for offering nursing education and/or providing healthcare. For this reason, the mission statement of nursing education institution and that of a heath care institution should be correlated, both reflecting the fundamentally accepted nursing practices (Koontz & Marquis, 2005).
Similarities
According to Morris (2000), the accepted nursing practices include all those activities carried out by a nurse in the actual process of providing quality health care to a patient. A nurse cannot at any one point afford to overlook any element that is essential in the provision (Radnor, 2000). This is evident in the mission statements and philosophies of most, if not all credible healthcare institutions. A case in point is the mission statements of both Central Carolina hospital and Tenet health care, whereby they emphasize on quality. Nurses are able to meet these standards, only if they were instilled during training. To achieve this education institution, even if offering training in diversified and unrelated areas, formulate special nursing philosophy to reflect the unique needs of nursing students (Theresa & Judith, 2000).This aspect is apparent at Fayetteville State University (FSU) whereby the Department of Nursing has its own mission and philosophy. It is imperative for it to adequately address any need, current development, and other factors that surround nursing practices. Such kind of philosophy is effective because it integrates the needs of contemporary nursing practices and the requirements of proper education (Morris, 2000).
Apart from focus on quality, another very important similarity is the focus on patients. The sole reason behind nursing profession is to address the needs of their patients (Marquis & Houston, 2005). To sufficiently equip the nurses with the necessary skills, an environment that fosters continuous nurse education is encouraged (Warren, 2000). The mission statement of Tenet health care, Central Carolina hospital and Fayetteville State University advocate for this. The statements points out that the nurses should educate themselves by studying nursing theory while at the same time applying evidence based approach.
Contrast
The only notable contrast between the philosophy and mission statement of health care institutions and a nursing training institution is their primary focus. Whereas the main focus of a health care institution is on the patient that of an education institution is on the student (Theresa & Judith, 2000). Evidence from both Central Carolina hospital and Tenet health care prove this fact. They categorically state that their primary goal is to provide quality health care to their patient. On the other hand, Fayetteville State University specifically points out that their main concern is equipping students with the necessary skill that will enable them contribute positively to the nursing profession.
References
Koontz.H., & Marquis. (2005). Leadership and Management in Nursing Education. St Luis: Mosby.
Marquis, B., & Houston (2005). Nursing theory and application. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
Morris, H. (2000). Issue in nurse Training. New Delhi: McGraw-Hill.
Radnor, B.T. (2000). Nursing training and Practices. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers.
Theresa, M.,& Judith. (2000). Interconnecting Nursing training institutions and health Care institutions for effective administration. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
Warren, J. (2000). Effective Nurse-teaching Practices: A guide for trainers. New York: Pocket Books.