Use the questions from Box 3-2 on page 111 of your textbook as a guide as you write your personal philosophy of nursing. The essay is to be typewritten and double-spaced (825 words) and should include the following:
1. Introduction that includes who you are and where you practice nursing (I have worked in the Hospital for 13 years, Med/surg, Telemetry, Charge Nurse)
2. Definition of nursing
3. Assumptions or underlying beliefs
4. Definitions and examples of the major domains of nursing
5. Summary that includes answers to the following questions: a. How are the domains connected? b. What is your vision of nursing for the future? c. What are the challenges that you will face as a nurse? d. What are your goals for professional development?
Grading Criteria for the Philosophy of Nursing Essay:
Introduction 10%
Definition of nursing 20%
Assumptions or underlying beliefs 20%
Definitions of major domains of nursing 25%
Summary 10%
Organization, focus, grammar, spelling,
punctuation, and usage (writing rubric) 10%
APA 5%
Total 100%
