Legacy Statement
Patient advocacy, cultural sensitivity, and the provision of holistic care are the defining features of my nursing philosophy. Nurses must aspire to provide all patients the highest quality of care regardless of race, age, gender, or ethnicity. The hallmarks of responsible nursing are the expression of compassion when addressing the needs of people in various contexts and the prioritization of emotional, social, and physical necessities in the context of disease. Their spiritual needs are also worth considering because spirituality is linked to numerous health outcomes (Harrad, Cosentino, Keasley, & Sulla, 2019).
I am committed to continuous learning by satisfying my academic curiosity and engaging with my patients to improve my skills and provide quality care. Therefore, I want to leave a legacy of dedication and meaningful contributions to the lives of patients and the nursing profession.
Core Values and Beliefs
The core values and beliefs that define my nursing philosophy are accountability, trustworthiness, and the necessity of holistic care. I believe it is vital to be accountable by maintaining competency and prioritizing the delivery of quality services as outlined by the nursing profession’s standards. The actions above must be conducted while remaining answerable to everyone impacted by one’s professional activities. Trustworthiness is imperative because the recognition of the importance of the things that patients entrust professionals with comes with specific responsibilities.
It is vital to maintain attention to specific patient issues and develop sensitivity toward the challenges or items that a patient entrusts to a nurse. Christianity urges its followers to be trustworthy because it is the foundation of virtue and wisdom. God created man to work in concert with others in the new world (New King James Version [NKJV], 1982, Genesis 2:15). It is vital to note that trust is vital for the success of human endeavors, such as teamwork in healthcare.
Personal Philosophy Statement
I believe the nursing profession demands holistic care for all people who need it. The challenges plaguing the healthcare industry include limited access to essential services and failing to address all patient needs (Holtz, 2021). It is vital to focus on the patient’s physical, emotional, and psychological needs to provide quality services that have a meaningful impact on their well-being (Rajabpour, Rayyani, & Shahrbabaki, 2019).
All facets of the patient’s life must be considered in the context of the diagnosed illness to help individuals attain optimum quality of life. This may necessitate assessing the patient’s environment because people are inextricably linked to their communities. Holistic care services must employ evidence-based nursing principles to deliver appropriate care to patients(Wang, Zeng, Wu, & Sun, 2020). The provision of services must be viewed as a continuum that extends beyond the confines of a health facility. This is essential to facilitate the development of community measures to help prevent disease and alleviate suffering.
Goals and Objectives
- To become a mentor to others in the profession, within the next three years.
- To serve as a role model to individuals that are at the early stages of defining their professional personas. Mentorship is a suitable means through which experienced nurses can provide guidance, support, and assistance to individuals that are navigating their way through the challenges and complexities of nursing.
- To actively volunteer to guide nurses through various aspects of the profession.
- To improve my knowledge of the clinical management of chronic diseases.
- To attend workshops and seminars over the next year because continuous education is essential for the provision of quality services in the healthcare context.
- To dedicate time every two weeks for the refinement of chronic disease management skills. It is importantto always be informed on advances and new evidence-based techniques in the medical field.
- To refine interpersonal skills within the next twelve months by actively practicing cultural sensitivity in the clinical context.
- To attend workshops on communication over the next year because it allows practitioners to perform consistent and accurate work, which satisfies patients and protects personnel (Khan et al., 2018). Communication also aids in the establishment of rapport, the solicitation of crucial health information, and the coordination of activities in the care team.
- To practice, the communication skills acquired in the clinical context regularly.
Long-Term Goals
There are two key goals that I intend to achieve within the next five years. The first is to become a member of the board of nursing. This will be achieved by enrolling in further studies in the nursing profession and increasing my engagement with policymakers as an advocate for the equitable distribution of health services. The second goal is to participate in a humanitarian assignment associated with nursing. I will achieve this by enrolling to become a Doctors Without Borders team member and increasing my knowledge of tropical diseases to be prepared to address specific illnesses.
The nursing profession exists to serve the needs of patients and their communities. Identifying and fulfilling all patient’ needs is critical to their overall well-being. Nurses must be dedicated to alleviating suffering by being trustworthy, accountable, and capable of providing holistic care. An unshakable dedication to these values and beliefs is the only way to create meaningful change in patients’ lives and make meaningful contributions to the nursing profession.
Reference
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Rajabpour, S., Rayyani, M., & Mangolian Shahrbabaki, P. (2019). The relationship between Iranian patients’ perception of holistic care and satisfaction with nursing care. BMC Nursing, 18(1), 1–7. Web.
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Wang, H., Zeng, T., Wu, X., & Sun, H. (2020). Holistic care for patients with severe coronavirus disease 2019: An expert consensus. International Journal of Nursing Sciences, 7(2), 128–134. Web.