Tonya King

NURS479
Philosophy of Nursing
My philosophy of nursing includes providing care for individuals by encompassing their
mind, body, and spirit. I believe that it is important to care for the whole individual and their
physical, mental, and social needs, rather than only treating pieces of these needs. I want to
provide all patients care without judgement and with respect and compassion. It is important to
me to work at a hospital that not only believes that patient needs are important, but also provides
patient-family centered care. Within my nursing practice, I want to uphold patient and families
beliefs and advocate for their beliefs, rights, care, and safety while in the hospital.
I want to work at a hospital that upholds my values and beliefs and supports me in my
decisions. It is important to me I work in a practice that values cultural diversity and provides
nursing care that is culturally competent and respects all patients no matter their sex, age,
gender, culture, religion, or socioeconomic status. I think that all patients deserve equal and
equitable care and treatment no matter of the above demographics. It is important to me to work
somewhere that provides this care.
In addition, I believe that nursing should be a team effort with disciplines working
together for the overall end goal of providing the best possible care for a patient and their family.
Nursing care and treatment is based on so many different aspects that needs a team of opinions,
thoughts, ideas, and critical thinking. I believe that this is a very important aspect of nursing in
order to heal an individual. Communication and collaboration are key in providing nursing care.
I believe that my compassion for people, and my sincere desire to create a difference in the world
around me have encouraged me to pursue my life-long dream of becoming a nurse, a motivated,

caring, thorough, sympathetic, and committed one. I believe these aspects will reflect through
my work and care for others in my career.