Nursing Philosophy Revieiw

As part of your professional identity exploration, you will review your core values and nursing philosophy you developed in NUR 300 to determine how they have guided you in the BSN program, what changes have occurred based on your experiences, and how your philosophy and values have played a role in developing your professional identity.

Instructions

• Journal your thoughts on the following questions:
• How have your core values, attitudes, beliefs and your philosophy been reinforced or changed during the program?
• What role has your nursing theory played in shaping your nursing values and philosophy?
• How have your values and philosophy contributed to your development of a professional identity?
• Describe how you have used your values and philosophy to support your practice in relation to communication and collaboration, ethical nursing practice, leadership, and self-care.
• How has your philosophy helped you deliver safe, quality patient care?
• Post the reflection to your e-portfolio as your philosophy addendum.

Format & Grading

• APA formatted title page, page numbers, and body of paper
• Adhere to basic APA writing mechanics spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, etc.
• May write in first person tense
• References are not required, but if used they should follow APA format
• Typical length is 4-5 pages