Philosophy of Nursing Scholarly Paper
Purpose of Assignment
To provide you with the opportunity to begin to articulate your personal philosophy of nursing.
Assignment Guidelines
As you begin to articulate your own philosophy of nursing, consider the following questions:
• What is your definition of nursing?
• What do you believe is the primary goal of nursing?
• What key values are embedded in your philosophy of nursing? For what reason(s) are these values important to you?
• Would you describe nursing as an art? Would you describe nursing as a science? Both an art and a science? Explain your choice.
• In what ways does your philosophy of nursing guide your nursing practice? Provide at least one clear and specific example of a situation in which your nursing philosophy guided your nursing practice.
• What is the relationship between your philosophy of nursing and the practice standards and codes of ethics/ethical guidelines for nursing practice as outlined by the Canadian Nurses Association and/or the regulatory body for nursing in your jurisdiction?
• Is there a relationship between your philosophy of nursing and one particular nursing theory? Please explain the relationship between your philosophy of nursing and one particular nursing theory.
• Paper should be six to eight pages in length, excluding the title page and references list
