Personal Philosophy Of Nursing
1 Introduction that includes who you are (nursing student) and where you practice nursing
2 Definition of Nursing
Why does nursing exist?
Why do you practice nursing?
3 What are your assumptions or underlying beliefs about:
Nurses?
Patients?
Other healthcare providers?
Communities?
4 Definitions and examples of the major domains (person, health, and environment) of nursing
5 Summary that includes:
a How are the domains connected?
b What is your vision of nursing for the future?
c What are the challenges that you will face as a nurse?
d What
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Week 1 Discussion
History of Your Previous School
This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs).
CO1 Incorporate appropriate historical perspectives into current professional nursing practice (PO 2)
CO4 Compare current professional nursing practice roles with historical roles of the nurse (PO 7)
This week we have learned about the history of Chamberlain University, Chamberlain College of Nursing, and Deaconess School of Nursing. As you consider that history and the impact on the present and future, please tell us about the history of the previous nursing school you attended. If you are unable to find history information for your school, please profile the history of another school of nursing in your geographic area.
Week 2 Discussion
Making Nursing History Today
This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs).
CO2 Use lessons from nursing history to integrate clinical judgment into professional nursing practice (PO 4)
CO4 Compare current professional nursing practice roles with historical roles of the nurse (PO 7)
Nursing history is not just about the past and famous people; it is being made by nurses every day. What nurse do you know personally who is making nursing history today? Describe the contributions that this specific nurse is making to impact nursing and nursing history today.
Week 3 Discussion
Nightingale Information New to You
This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs).
CO2 Use lessons from nursing history to integrate clinical judgment into professional nursing practice (PO 4)
CO3 Demonstrate responsibility for continued professional growth by exploring the nursing and lay literature related to historical nursing practice (PO 5)
The basic story of Florence Nightingale is familiar to most nurses. This week we learned more about Nightingale’s life and work. Select at least one piece of the Nightingale legacy that was new to you and tell us how this changed your understanding of this great woman and her contributions to nursing.
Week 4 Discussion
Impact of 19th Century Nurses
This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs).
CO3 Demonstrate responsibility for continued professional growth by exploring the nursing and lay literature related to historical nursing practice (PO 5)
CO4 Compare current professional nursing practice roles with historical roles of the nurse (PO 7)
Important nurses of the 19th century are often overshadowed by Nightingale’s prominence. Select one 19th century nurse other than Nightingale, and describe this person’s contributions to the profession. Although some duplication is expected, please try to select a nurse who has not already been presented by a classmate.
Week 5 Discussion
Progress in Nursing in the Early to Mid-20th Century
This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs).
CO2 Use lessons from nursing history to integrate clinical judgment into professional nursing practice (PO 4)
CO3 Demonstrate responsibility for continued professional growth by exploring the nursing and lay literature related to historical nursing practice (PO 5)
There was much progress in nursing during the early to middle part of the 20th century (1900 through the late 1930s). After reading the textbook and the lesson for this week, describe one area of change in nursing during that time period that intrigues you. Discuss how that area could be applied today.