Philosophy of Nursing

As I progressed through my education at the College of Nursing, I continued to learn

more and more about the how nurses can make a difference in patients’ lives. They provide

direct care to patients 24 hours a day for a variety of specialties. They perform clinical skills such

as medication administration, assistance with daily activities, hygiene care, positional changes,

and more. They work to assist the healthcare team to deliver the best plan of care for patients by

providing recommendations and suggestions based on the patient’s status. However, some of the

main aspects that I believe defines nursing is compassion, care and trust.

During my clinical experience, I have witnessed several occasions where nurses did not

deliver care with compassion, care or trust and this had a tremendous effect on the patient’s

condition. It was obvious that patients found it motivating to have a nurse that was uplifting and

energic but also supportive. Most of the time this improved the patient’s mood and had a positive

impact on their physical, mental and spiritual health. Therefore, I believe that nursing is not just

about the tasks that need to be completed but mostly about how the care is delivered to patients.

With the right attitude and mindset, a nurse can make the biggest difference for a patient’s day.

Additionally, nurses focus on the patients’ needs and advocate for what is best for the patient.

This is something that allows the patients to have someone be able to speak on their behalf to the

healthcare team when decisions need to be made.

Overall, as I progress into the role of a professional nurse, I hope to embody all the key

features that nurses provide to the patient delivery system. These features are providing

compassionate care, being a support system, listening to the patient, putting the patient first, and

being an advocate for the patient.