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Kyrah Gibbs
3/11/18
PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY OF NURSING 2
My time is finally here. Beginning a new journey as a nursing student, I was asked to
identify my own personal values, beliefs and philosophies as they relate to nursing. This shall be
an interested assignment, because I am able to share my values, and beliefs. I believe that society
shapes us all and is an inevitable thing. Some people claim to be unique and unimpressionable,
but the mind works in such a way that no one is left to fully think on their own. Say if you were
raised in the United States, your values, ideals, vocabulary, and things you are interested in will
likely be quite different from if you were raised across the globe in any of the other countries. It
can be broken down even further and be said that if you are raised in New York, you will
probably turn out slightly different from if you were raised in say, California. The people around
Philosophy has been defined for us as “the study of the principles underlying conduct,
thought, and the nature of the universe” (Chitty & Black, 2011, p. 262). We live in a society
where individuals continuously focuses on data, numbers, and scientific findings, but philosophy
of life is over looked every day, the influence it has on decision-making, and the path of
professional careers and its connection to life. Philosophy and the concepts within philosophy
impact many avenues in my life such as my professional career, life, and my education
(Warburton, 2004). While working in the health care setting it is very imperative that you have a
that states a nurse’s beliefs, values, and ethics concerning their care and treatment of patients
while they are in the nursing profession. To make it more specific, this written documentation
may include varies things such as nurses who practice holistic care and different treatment where
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a patient’s personal philosophies, feelings and faith may play a crucial role in the sort of care the
patient receives.
According to Chitty & Black, “Values are freely chosen principles, ideals, or standards
held by an individual, class, or group that given meaning and direction to life. . .Values define
ideal modes of conduct and reflect what the individual or group endorses and tries to emulate”
An individual’s beliefs are something that may be true or false, but the individual
believes in these ideas based on attitudes they have acquired throughout life and have been
verified by experience (Chitty & Black, 2011). I believe that beliefs are expectations we hold to
be true. When we make decisions, we use our beliefs to create them. Our values stem from our
beliefs. Beliefs are usually generalizations. Every now and then beliefs become very powerfully
engrained or sensitive. Beliefs can effect our manners, even our thoughts, in very influential
Values are those things that are significant, important and cherished by an individual, a
group of people, or an organization. Whether we are mindful of them or, not every single
individual has his or her basic set of values, which contain numerous diverse kinds of values.
Each individual’s value system is diverse from one another because individual’s values are made
up through one’s life involvement, atmosphere, and family background. The great Shirley
Chisholm once stated, “Service is the rent that you pay for room on this earth.” Every great
motivational leader must first be a follower and learn to serve others before they can lead. I
understood the value of service at a young age. Whether it was helping my mom with my
younger siblings, working with an outreach camp at the YMCA in college, or simply
volunteering my time and energy to my friends and family, I understand that it is everyone’s
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duty on earth to serve one another; especially those in need. No matter how independent or self-
sufficient we are, we get nowhere in life alone. At some point in a person’s journey to success,
he or she must rely on someone for assistance in some capacity or another. The sooner a person
Through the help of nursing professionals with servants’ hearts like mine at Bon Secours
Memorial College of Nursing, I have started my new journey of caring for those in need. The
mission of Bon Secours College of Nursing aligns with my personal mission by cultivating
servant leaders. I share the same passion for bringing health and happiness to a diverse group of
people and communities. As I reflect on my trips to and from the NICU with my mom to help
her feed and bathe my siblings, the passion for serving others overwhelms and I cannot wait to
competent nurse. I know my time at Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing will pass very
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swiftly. As I interact with diverse patients every day they will bring new opportunities and
experiences. My personal philosophy, values, and beliefs will not only help me grow, but it will
also help become a more marketable nurse. Despite my patients’ religious beliefs or affiliations, I
can inspire a spirit of solidarity through my commitment to providing excellent care to all by
References
Chitty, K., & Black, B. (2011). Professional nursing: Concepts and challenges (6th ed.).