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Qep Writing Assignment
My Nursing Philosophy
Diana Almanza
Janis Walsh
My Nursing Philosophy
The metaparadigm of nursing helps guide nurses in their practice such as clinical
judgement, providing quality, and compassionate care. The metaparadigm contains four
domains such as person, nursing, health, and environment. These concepts focus on the
well-being of the patient and what type of care he or she is receiving. It is important for
all nurses to apply these four domains into the nursing process when providing patient
care. In this paper, I will define these four concepts and compare them with other nursing
nursing care. For example, individuals, families, or communities. Nursing is the nurse’s
characteristics and actions. There are many different definitions of nursing, and nursing
theorists have difficulty in agreeing which is the correct definition. Health is defined as
wellness of the patient’s experiences. Environment is defined as the internal and external
surroundings that can affect the patient (Wayne, 2021). The concepts provide a
framework for nurses to deliver high quality care and prevent medical errors or
malpractice. Person is described by the “Nursing Theorists and Their Work” (2014) as
bound. Health includes the flow of qi, yin-yang, and the five phases: wood, water, fire,
Faye Abdellah stated that nursing is based on an art and science which can
contribute to the nurse’s attitudes and skills that help when caring for a patient's health
needs (Nursing Theory, 2020, para. 3). Florence Nightingale is known for Environmental
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Theory which she explains that the environment plays an essential role in a patient’s
health and if compromised, it could diminish a patient’s health status. Factors that affect
one’s health are fresh air, water, effective drainage, cleanliness, and proper lighting
(Nursing Theory and Research, n.d.). Each of these theorists have their own definitions
about the four domains but still explain that if any of these concepts are ignored or
compromise that it can affect the way the patient is recovering and nursing practice.
A nurse should always consider all aspects of a person, nursing, health, and
environment when caring for an individual. In my philosophy, patient care is the primary
such as injuries or infection. This is how I would use my clinical judgement when I have
to prioritize a patient's needs and interventions. Even though I have not worked in a
hospital setting, I always believe nursing is someone that can assist and promote a
patient’s health while preventing any harm that can affect the patient. Health is overall
wellness and being free of diseases and injuries. The environment is an important factor
of nursing practice and should always maintain safety and cleanliness. Also, using
Analysis of Philosophies
for patients in school institutions and hospitals. The Benjamin Leon School of Nursing
(BLSON) program at Miami Dade College believes, “Patient’s responses to their health
states are dynamic. The nurse will provide care for individuals in this multicultural
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community, and caring behaviors can be provided in a variety of healthcare settings and
community agencies will assist in meeting patient needs and reaching positive outcomes
of patient care” (Miami Dade College [MDC], 2019, p.8). One of the important
care for all. Also, it is essential to educate future nurses about teamwork in the healthcare
system to promote optimal patient recovery. The philosophy of the Jackson Health
System is “providing the best care, with care, for everyone by demonstrating compassion,
accountability, respect, and expertise” (Jackson Health System, 2020). Its goal is to
deliver high standard care in the community. The Jackson Health System and BLSON
both uphold the same values when it comes to assisting and caring for the community. In
Summary
My nursing philosophy aligns with BLSON and Jackson Health System because
they believe in patient-centered care and improving one’s health. There are many aspects
of care that can improve a patient’s health besides physical needs. For example,
environmental factors such as a clean and non-stressful environment can help improve a
patient’s outcome. In addition, some patients can benefit from mental or spiritual needs.
Every nurse should have their own type of philosophy to guide them in everyday
situations. When a nurse gains more experience with different patients and learns from
them, they may alter their philosophy that can help improve in their nursing practice.
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Reflection
I learned that there are different philosophies within the nursing practice. In
addition, there is no one way to practice nursing, and each of these theories can influence
what type of nurse one would want to become. My nursing philosophy will gear me
towards vulnerable communities to provide equal and respectful care. I also learned that I
should work in a facility that correlates with my values like Jackson Health System. I felt
like I connected more with BLSON’s philosophy because it did not only mention
community care, but teamwork is also an important factor when helping patients.
Moreover, working with others can help achieve things that may be impossible for one
References
Abdellah, F. (2019, September 18). Nursing Theory. Retrieved March 29, 2021,
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Alligood, M. R. A. (2014). Nursing Theorists and Their Work. p. 32 Retrieved March 29,
Jackson Health System. (2020). Mission & vision. Retrieved March 29, 2021, from
https://jacksonhealth.org
Handbook.pdf
Nursing Theorists. (n.d.). American Nursing History. Retrieved March 29, 2021, from
https://www.americannursinghistory.org/nursing-theorists
Wayne, G. B. (2021, March 5). Nursing Theories and Theorists. Nurseslabs. Retrieved