Philosophy of Nursing Statement/Essay

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Philosophy of nursing is based on the ability of a medical practitioner to provide empathetic, competent, optimal, holistic and compassionate care to people that require it to the best of his ability. This implies that the practitioner is expected to have passion for his work so that he can respectfully carry out his duties that include not only treating them but helping them understand their medical conditions without judging them but guiding them with maximal understanding and confidentiality (McSherry et al., 2016).  One of the most important values that should be upheld is the ability to gain trust from the patient such that he (patient) can confidently discuss his background and other necessary information that would help the nurse in providing care. The nurse in this case needs to pursue higher education that would assist him gain more professional knowledge on how to handle these patients and avoid sharing information that belongs to the patient without their consent.

Pursuing a post-master’s degree in psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner program is paramount in that if provides a platform in which the student nurse can interact wither practicing nurses where they share their experiences, find possible solutions and enhance their understanding of the knowledge attained.  Additionally, research that is carried out in these learning institutions provides the learner with a wealth of information that improves the already acquired knowledge, enhances his skills and allows him to provide quality care (McSherry et al., 2016). Again, it should be noted that further education helps one understand the ethical codes of the American Nurses Association and Joint Commission Standards which has the guidelines that demand every nurse to offer services that are safe, quality and confidential. This is likely to enhance family values and ties and promote disease awareness in the community.

Reference

McSherry, R., Grimwood, K., & Stubbings, K. (2016). A story of facilitators’ experiences of the excellence in practice accreditation scheme and its influence on quality, dignity and    respect. Stories of Dignity within Healthcare: Research, narratives and theories, 169.