Drawing on The New Zealand Nurses

Organisation (NZNO) (2018) description

of nursing you will begin developing a
personal statement/nursing philosophy
that reflects the values and beliefs you
believe are important for your nursing
practice
“Nursing in Aotearoa New Zealand is an evidence-based practice, underpinned by nursing theory
and research. The core focus is people (he tāngata) – promoting health or supporting people to
regain health and well-being. Professional nursing practice attends to the differing ways in which
people experience health, well-being, illness, disability, dying and grief, the environment, healthcare
systems, and personal interactions. It brings coherence to the factors that contribute to positive
health outcomes. It is the relational processes, knowledge and skills of nursing that enable people to
get on with their lives, whatever their health circumstance. All nurses in Aotearoa New Zealand are
required to practise in a culturally safe manner and in compliance with te Tiriti o Waitangi. NZNO
continually advocates for a nursing workforce that is culturally and clinically competent” (p. 14).