Philosophy of Nursing


Discuss your philosophy of nursing by deeply reflecting on your beliefs, values, and assumptions.

  • Define, using a reference, the term “beliefs.” Complete the following sentences:
  1. My beliefs about people…
  2. My beliefs about the environment…
  3. My beliefs about health…
  4. My beliefs about nursing…
  • Define, using a reference, the term “values.” Complete the following sentences:
  1. My values about people…
  2. My values about the environment…
  3. My values about health…
  4. My values about nursing …
  • Define, using a reference, the term “assumptions.” Complete the following sentences:
  1. My assumptions about people…
  2. My assumptions about the environment…
  3. My assumptions about health…
  4. My assumptions about nursing …
  • Synthesize your ideas about your philosophy of nursing & discuss how your philosophy influences the development of your nursing knowledge and informs your clinical practice as an advanced practice nurse?

Note:  This assignment is to help you think about your philosophy that is foundational to your practice of nursing. The synthesis of ideas is your unique thoughts which are rooted in your experience, and your education/learning formally and informally.

MUST be in a comprehensive, scholarly format, use correct AMA 11th Ed., and must have references.