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Reply to this person in 300 words NievesReply Kierah Hassad Feb 2 8:45pm | Last reply Feb 2 8:48pm Reply from Kierah Hassad An articulated nursing philosophy can be perceived or defined in many ways. My findings led me to an article that discussed the philosophy of nursing as a discursive practice that has a specific modality of nursing practice. An articulated philosophy is actually something that is continuously changing. Therefore, the main principle of it is to continuously assess and further your knowledge along with the changes of the specific situation you are faced with throughout your practice. Sharifi-Heris and Bender (2023) describe articulated philosophy as more of a questioning tool that allows you to ask yourself the “how” and “why” you are doing something. This influences a nurse’s practice because it allows a nurse to think more critically, including multiple aspects of a patient. An example discussed in the article is the process of weaning a patient off a ventilator. It emphasizes that in a situation like this, nurses are using strict instructions, but still should have a philosophy that can be articulated based on the new findings that might occur with the patient, rather than going through it step by step like a robot. As nurses, we should be able to pick up on changes and think quickly. The implications for a nurse without a defined philosophy can cause challenges for a nurse as they begin their career. Nurses without one might become stuck in a continuous cycle, which prevents the individual from gaining more knowledge and experience. Essentially, not having optimism puts a block on how far you can expand your knowledge as a nurse. A nurse with an associate degree versus a bachelor’s might have some differences, but not anything significant, it all comes from the experience an individual has completed. An individual with a bachelor’s degree might be able to expand their knowledge on a subject critically. However, both ASN and BSN students take the same NCLEX and are prepared on the same course levels. References ` Sharifi-Heris, Z., & Bender, M. (2023). What constitutes philosophical activity in nursing? Toward a definition of nursing philosophy based on an interpretive synthesis of the recent literature. Nursing Inquiry, 30(4), e12582. Links to an external site.