Philosophy of Nursing Guidelines
Requirements:
+ A formal paper, using APA format, describing the student’s values and philosophy with each of the items listed below addressed. Creativity and reflection in presentation of ideas is encouraged. No abstract is needed. Heading and level headers are required per APA guidelines.
+ Papers will be graded according to the Philosophy of Nursing Grading Rubric.
Items to be addressed in the paper (same as listed in the rubric):
+ Compare and contrast: ANA’s, Florence Nightingale’s, or another theorists definitions of nursing, along with Washington College’s School of Nursing Philosophy. Additionally, how do these definitions compare/contrast to your definition of nursing. What is your definition of nursing? Has your definition evolved and how?
+ Define the Current State/Condition of Nursing: As relates to politics, image, professional standards, and the future of nursing. Adding workplace issues, along with ethical and legal issues would enhance the paper.
+ Define how you will or are currently integrating Washington College’s values into your nursing practice. This section can be integrated into the other components of the paper.
+ Mechanics: Sentence construction, typographical errors, spelling, and vocabulary will be evaluated and should be carefully considered as the paper is written.
+ References: At least four references are to be included in the paper. The course textbooks may count as references. Wiki-pedia is not a professional reference source. References must be of a professional level and cited in the paper using APA format.
Washington College’s School of Nursing Philosophy
The Associate Degree Nursing Program functions within the framework, mission, values and learning outcomes of Washington Colleges District Nursing and is supported by the works of Marjory Gordon and the National League for Nursing. The Washington Colleges District Nursing program promotes educational excellence through liberal and technical education in a multicultural urban environment where scientific knowledge, skill development and societal changes are emphasized. This program prepares Registered Nurses for the workplace and service to the community.
We believe nursing is an art and a science that is practiced through the use of the NLN core values and integrating concepts of nursing practice. Nursing is a profession requiring a strong knowledge base, critical thinking, and effective teamwork skills. Nursing views the client from a holistic perspective that considers diversity and is directed toward promoting, maintaining or restoring optimum wellness. We view nursing as providing caring interventions that are patient-centered. The profession honors legal and ethical standards; incorporates safety standards to promote excellence in quality care delivery; and, promotes and assures integrity of the individuals within the profession. Our nursing program ensures opportunities for academic achievement by creating a learning environment which is accessible, diverse, responsive, and innovative. We incorporate the integrating concepts of context and environment; knowledge and science; personal/professional development; quality and safety; relationship centered care; and teamwork.
Learning in an educational setting is enhanced by a teacher/student relationship in which the teacher’s responsibility is to structure and facilitate optimal conditions for critical thinking and learning through clearly defined student learning outcomes, learning strategies, and assessment. The nursing faculty recognize students are adult learners and have individual needs and expectations. Recognizing that both the rate and style of learning differ with individuals, various strategies are utilized to facilitate the achievement of student learning outcomes, attainment of maximum potential, and promotion of continued learning. The student brings to this relationship the willingness to learn and is accountable for his/her education.
Criteria:
- Compare and contrast: ANA’s, Florence Nightingale’s, or another theorists definitions of nursing, along with Washington College’s School of Nursing Philosophy
- Define the Current State/Condition of NursingAs relates to politics, image, professional standards, and the future of nursing. Adding workplace issues, along with ethical and legal issues would enhance the paper.
- Define how you will or are currently integrating Washington College’s values into your nursing practice.
- Mechanics Sentence construction, typographical errors, spelling, and vocabulary will be evaluated and should be carefully considered as the paper is written.
- References at least four references are to be included in the paper. The course textbooks may count as references. Wiki-pedia is not a professional reference source. References must be of a professional level and cited in the paper using APA format.
Well written at least 4 pages.
