Nursing Philosophy

Nursing Philosophy AssignmentA philosophy is a statement about who you are and what you believe. What do you see as truth Chapter 3 Power Point helps you begin the process of writing your personal nursing philosophy.
A philosophy may change over time. Once you write it down, revisit it yearly to see what you would change, if anything. You may be tempted to look at literature that is already defining some of the things you will be asked about. I encourage you to NOT look at the literature first. But instead, write what you think. There is time for clarification.

Once you have started your philosophy according to Chapter 3 Power Point, visit the web site below. It will provide you with additional thought provoking questions that may expand your thinking.

Limit your philosophy to between 100 words and no longer than what will fit comfortably on one page. Notice there is no room for citations. This is your philosophy, not someone else’s! You will begin forming your philosophy this week. It is due Week 6, Wednesday 11:55pmYou may be “tastefully” creative in your presentation.

A list of DO NOTS:
Use “Evidence from the literature”
Plagiarize
Use websites such as blogs, allnurse.com, and other sites that are not considered professional in nature.
Use a PDF format

Be SURE to use this website for learning and development purposes:

Articulating Your Philosophy of Nursing
https://studentweb.con.ohio-state.edu/sa/Career%20Services/Electronic%20Career%20Portfolio%20and%20Reflection%20Tools/philosophyofnursing.pdf
Category Substantially Developed
(20-25 points) Moderately Developed
(14-20 points) Minimally Developed
(7-13 points) Inadequately Developed
(1-6 points) Points
Ideas All elements of the philosophy are present.
Central ideas are clearly communicated. Clear and specific introduction and conclusion. Excels in responding to assignment.
Most of the elements of the philosophy are present.
Adequate but treatment of ideas that responds less well to the assignment. Recognizable introduction and conclusion. The purpose of the writing is difficult to discern. Mundane treatment of ideas. Some confusion or irrelevant details present. Responded to less than half of assignment. Many of the elements of the philosophy are missing or incomplete.
The purpose of the writing is not clear to the reader. Unclear, repetitious, confusing or disconnected thoughts; No clear central idea; Unfocused introduction or conclusion; Does not respond to the assignment. /25
Organization Order, structure, and presentation of information is compelling; Flows smoothly; Draws reader in; Well organized.
Overall organization is clear. Generally adequate transition of ideas between paragraphs. Most ideas relate together. Organization is hard to follow. Connections between ideas unclear at times. Ideas arranged randomly rather than logically. Logic relating to the central idea not always clear. A clear sense of direction is not evident. /25
Personal Work & APA Style Work shows reflection. Displays originality and creativity.
If applicable, for the most part, sources of information are cited correctly using APA format for both in-text citations and in the reference list. Work provides some reflection and originality. Minor and/or occasional errors in APA formatting are present. Work shows little reflection or originality. Several errors in APA formatting. Work provides no reflection or originality. Major and/or frequent errors in APA formatting are present. /25
Spelling, Grammar, & Language Writing is essentially error-free in terms of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and language usage. Words are clear and accurate. Uses direct language.
Minor errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and language usage which do not detract from the writing nor impede understanding. Words are clear and mostly accurate. Uses generalizations, clichés or platitudes. Several errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation and language usage that detract from content understanding. Writing contains frequent spelling and grammar errors which interfere with comprehension of content. Errors in language block the reader’s understanding of content. Language is wordy or repetitive. /25