Personal Philosophy of Nursing Essay

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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 type written 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 ; ;100% ;