A
formal paper, using APA format, describing the student’s values and philosophy
with each of the items listed below addressed. Creativity and reflection in
presentation of ideas is encouraged. No abstract is needed. Heading and level
headers are required as per APA guidelines. The paper should be 3-4 pages,
double spaced in length.
Items
to be addressed in the paper:
1.
Compare and contrast: ANA’s, Florence Nightingale’s and a selected
theorist of your choice definitions of nursing along with Plaza College’s
Nursing School Philosophy. How do these definitions compare/contrast to your
definition of nursing? What is your
definition of nursing? Has your definition evolved and how?
2.
Define the current state/condition of nursing: For example, as it
relates to politics, image, professional standards and the future of nursing.
Adding some workplace issues, along with ethical and legal issues that you have
observed in your preceptorship would enhance your paper.
3.
Finally, what is your philosophy of nursing and how is it
integrated with Plaza college philosophy of nursing?
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