Compare and contrast various conceptual, theoretical, philosophical and scientific bases of nursing practice.
NUR3805 Personal Philosophy of Nursing Paper Guideline/Rubric

Course Objectives, Program Outcomes, and AACN Essentials:

5. Compare and contrast various conceptual, theoretical, philosophical and scientific bases of nursing practice. (Research & Translation; Essential III)

6. Examine how effective communication and collaboration promotes positive interactions within health care

teams and safe patient care. (Care Coordination, Information Management; Essentials IV, VI)

7. Discuss the intersection between the nursing profession and various systems such as healthcare delivery

organizations, political/governmental processes, and economics. (Care Coordination, Advocacy & Policy; Essentials II, V)

8. Analyze the potential and actual impact of advocacy and change by the individual professional nurse and

professional associations on populations, public institutions (including community organizations and political

entities) and the profession. (Advocacy & Policy; Essentials V, VIII)

Title: Personal Philosophy of Nursing

Audience: Professional Healthcare Colleagues

Point of view: First Person

Format: APA and Level 1 Headings

Template: Provided and required

Length: 2-3 double-spaced pages (minimum) not including title or reference page

References: Three (3 minimum) One (1) being a current, scholarly nursing journal article and one (1) from the ANA

Essential texts (Scope and Standards, Code of Ethics, or Social Policy). The third can be another journal article, the

text or any other professional source of your choice. Grading Rubric: Please see the Assignment Rubric for further details related to this assessment and grading criteria.

Assignment Guidelines: Your personal philosophy of nursing does exist, even if you have never articulated it before. Your personal nursing philosophy is the foundation of your day-to-day nursing practice. Your nursing philosophy reflects the

principles from which you conduct your thinking and your behavior. Development of a personal nursing philosophy is not

merely an academic exercise, but rather can guide you in the daily decisions you make as a professional registered nurse. It will

be beneficial for you to complete this assignment and then to review and revise your personal nursing philosophy from time to

time as many employers may ask you about your personal philosophy of nursing during an interview. Or, you may need one to

apply for graduate school.

First, review the example of one nurse’s personal philosophy. Review chapter 8 & 9 of your textbook (Black, 2017). Your

philosophy will include the following with APA Level one headings:

 Discuss what you believe is the core and focus of nursing care. Relate the Keiser University RN-BSN programmatic student learning outcomes (on syllabus) and how they are demonstrated in your personal nursing

practice. Provide examples.

 Reflect on your personal vision of nursing, nursing as a profession, what it means to be a nurse, nursing’s history, and lifelong learning. Include the metaparadigm of nursing concepts and correlate the values, beliefs, and ethical

standards of the nursing profession to your personal philosophy of nursing.

 Discuss a nursing theorist and their work as it relates to your personal nursing practice.

 Describe your personal philosophy in relationship to patients, patient families, colleagues, and self.

Then, use the template provided below to write your own personal philosophy of nursing. Remember, this is YOUR philosophy

of nursing–do NOT use or copy any portion of the example provided. You must use the template provided. Write in your

own words and paraphrase content from other sources and cite according to APA standards. Only one direct quote that fully

supports your own writing is allowed.

This Personal Nursing Philosophy paper will consist of a minimum two-three (2-3) page paper, not including the title page or

reference page. YOU DO NOT NEED AN ABSTRACT FOR THIS PAPER. You must respond to each section of the template

in full detail. Your paper must follow APA guidelines. Examples of APA format can be found within your copy of the 6th

edition APA manual and the Keiser University Online Writing Center (OWL).

To submit your Paper, please submit it to the Week Six Assignment area. Write your paper in the template provided as a Word

document. Save it in a location on your computer and with a name that follows this format: Last name, First name, NUR3805,

Philosophy of Nursing. Support your statements with specific references from the readings and any outside sources that you

have discovered. Paraphrase and cite supporting information from a minimum of three (3) references in the finished work.

 One must be a current nursing journal article that you have found in the Keiser Library that supports one or more of your statements.

 One must be from the ANA Essential texts.

 One from additional sources (journal articles, professional web sites, etc.)

Your paper will automatically be submitted through SafeAssign, a plagiarism software program. Please review the SafeAssign

information on the course menu under the ASSIGNMENTS tab. You can also find information under the Student Resources

Tab, Writing and Library link within the course.

Additional sources can be from the ANA Essential texts, additional nursing scholarly articles, or course text. Professional websites can be

included, but must be in proper APA format. The use of web sites such as Wikipedia or a non-discipline supportive website are not allowed.

NUR3805 Personal Philosophy of Nursing Rubric

Grading Scale> A

90-100% B

80-89.99% C

70-79.99% D = 65-69.99% F = 0-64.99%

Requirement Title Brief Description Excellence Above Average Average Below Average/Failing

Applies professional presentation/writin g skills (15)

APA Paper Template required

-Presents title page with title, author, date, and running head in proper APA format. -The purpose and topic is apparent to the reader via a substantive introduction. -Information flows smoothly from one topic to another and is easily followed by the reader. Consistently maintains a professional and appropriate tone. Met minimum page requirement. -Includes a substantive conclusion. -Excellent sentence structure, paragraphing, grammar and spelling.

-Presents title page with title, author, date, and running head in proper APA format. -The purpose and topic is apparent to the reader via a brief, but evident introduction. -Arranges the sequence, timing, ideas and details with minor gaps in in effectiveness or cogency. Mostly maintains a professional and appropriate tone. Met minimum page requirement. -Includes a substantive conclusion with minor gaps in clarity or effectiveness. -Uses grammar and other conventions with minor errors.

-Presents title page with or without title, author, date, and running head in proper APA format or with major errors. -The purpose and topic is not completely or clearly presented to the reader or is missing an evident introduction. -Arranges the sequence, timing, ideas and details with major gaps in effectiveness or cogency. May or may not meet page requirement -Includes a conclusion, but with major gaps in clarity or effectiveness. -Uses grammar and other conventions with major errors.

Does not include two or more sections. Those presented have major gaps in clarity or effectiveness. Writing conventions are non-conformant in consistency and accuracy making the presentation unreadable.

Applies academic APA methodology (15)

APA Format, Paraphrasing, Citations and Reference Page

Appropriately and correctly uses APA format and style and includes a minimum of three (3) sources; one (1) being a scholarly nursing journal article; one (1) from the ANA Essential tests. Paraphrases substantively and points are clear and relate directly to the topic being supported. Proper citations are included. References are present on own page in proper APA format.

Uses APA format, style, and citations with minimum required references with minor gaps in appropriateness or correct use.

Uses some APA format, style, and citations with minimum required references or below minimum with major gaps in appropriateness or correct use.

Does not conform to APA format and style and/or did not include appropriate references of any kind.

Core and Focus of Professional Nursing (20)

Describes the core and focus of professional nursing and relates Keiser University’s RN- BSN programmatic student learning outcomes.

Comprehensively and accurately describes the core and focus of professional nursing and reflects on student learning outcomes.

Accurately describes

the core and focus of

professional nursing

and reflects on

student learning

outcomes with minor

gaps in content or

comprehensiveness.

Describes the core

and focus of

professional nursing

and reflects on

student learning

outcomes with major

gaps overall.

Failed to

effectively describe

the core and focus

of professional

nursing and

reflects on student

learning outcomes.

Personal Vision of Nursing (20)

Present personal philosophy of the metaparadigm of nursing concepts and correlate the values, beliefs, and ethical standards of the nursing profession.

Accurately and comprehensively analyzes and makes evaluative statements of the key concepts of nursing practice (person, health, environment, nursing, lifelong learning). Clearly relates personal and professional values, beliefs, and ethical standards in nursing.

Analyzes and makes evaluative statements of the key concepts of nursing practice (person, health, environment, nursing, lifelong learning) with minor gaps in accuracy or content. Generally relates personal and professional values, beliefs, and ethical standards in nursing.

Analyzes and makes

evaluative

statements of the

key concepts of

nursing practice

(person, health,

environment,

nursing, lifelong

learning) with major

gaps in accuracy or

content. Minimally

relates personal and

professional values,

beliefs, and moral

perspectives in

nursing.

Non-conformant analysis and evaluation of the key concepts of nursing and/or relationship of values, beliefs, and ethics.

Personal Philosophy (20)

Describes

philosophy in

relationship to

Patients, patient

families,

colleagues, and

self

Addressed each topic

heading

comprehensively with

clear reflection of

personal nursing

practice.

Addressed each topic

heading with

reflection of personal

nursing practice with

minor gaps in content

quality.

Addressed topic headings with reflection of personal nursing practice with major gaps in content quality and/or missing sections.

Topics were not

completed as

required and/or

severe gaps in

content/sections.

Nursing Theory (10) Include a nursing theorist and their

Describes explicitly

the relationship and

Describes generally

the relationship and

Description of the

relationship and

Did not describe

the relationship

work as it relates to your practice within your philosophy

value of a nurse

theorist to

professional nursing

practice. May include

a specific practice

example.

value of a nurse

theorist to

professional nursing

practice. May include

a general practice

example.

value of a nurse

theorist to

professional nursing

practice is present,

but not clear. May or

may not include a

practice example.

and value of nurse

theorists to

professional

nursing practice.