Personal Philosophy of Nursing Essay 

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 (1,000 words) and should include the following: 

1. Introduction that includes who you are and where you practice nursing 

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? 

  

Personal Philosophy of Nursing Essay 

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 (1,000 words) and should include the following: 

1. Introduction that includes who you are and where you practice nursing 

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    

 Our country currently spends more money on health care than any other country in the world, yet our health outcomes are among the worst in the industrialized world. What are some measures we can take to improve the health of our nation’s children without increasing healthcare spending? Be sure to support your ideas with relevant evidence based practice and acknowledge your references. 

no more than 200 words.

 

For some, advocacy might conjure images of speaking at a congressional hearing or soliciting petition signatures at library entrances. Yet, social workers engage in advocacy as an agent of social change in numerous ways:  Case advocacy—When a social worker addresses the lack of services or resources at the micro level, educates the client about available resources and programs, or fights for clients’ rights Legislative advocacy—When a social worker addresses a policy gap at the macro level and provides information and suggestions to legislators in order to close that gap Community advocacy—When a social worker represents the needs of a community at the mezzo level by engaging in group-oriented activities, such as holding a town meeting to educate the neighborhood about a particular issue they are facing

Reflecting as a social worker, what are the benefits to engaging in an act of advocacy? Are there risks associated with being an advocate? Do the risks ever outweigh the need to advocate for what is just?

Throughout this term, you have been asked to engage in an act of advocacy. For this Discussion, you will reflect on the advocacy in which you engaged and discuss both risks and values related to advocacy. By Day 3

Post: Describe the advocacy in which you engaged this term. Explain how the concepts from this week’s resources apply to the act of advocacy in which you engaged. Describe potential risks that you considered or that may exist for a social worker who serves as an advocate. In APA format with references noted

Aging Adult Case Study

A 68-year-old client lives alone and is independent with all ADLs, has no restrictions for mobility, and is competent, and oriented x4. The client is on a fixed income, but has enough to manage a modest lifestyle. The client has family and social supports but is very independent and is proud of her self-reliance. The client’s height is 5’ 6”, weight is 210 lb. / 95.25 kg.

Please answer the following: What is the client’s BMI? Identify what screening tools you would use to assess nutritional and exercise knowledge, and why? Identify two client outcomes that are reasonable, measurable and realistic Identify 3 nursing interventions for each client outcome and give rationales Identify what weakness in the client’s life and supports may be impacting the client’s activity and diet? What referrals would you make and why? Identify your references in APA format. Use references not just opinion.

Assignment Expectations:

Length: 1500 to 1750 words in length

Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA format.  These do not count towards the minimum word count for this assignment. Your essay must include an introduction and a conclusion.

References: Use appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of two (2) scholarly sources are required for this assignment.