A description of your values and how they are related to nursing.
Introduction
This paper requires you to ponder before you actually sit down to write. It consists of two sections:
- Your Worldview
- Your Personal Philosophy of Nursing
Your Worldview
The instructions for this section are intentionally vague. The only instructions are to write 1-page (1.5-page absolute maximum) about YOUR worldview within the context of you as a nurse.
Your Personal Philosophy of Nursing
The purpose of this section is for you to describe YOUR perspective and beliefs of nursing. You should spend some time pondering what your philosophy is prior to attempting to write this section.
This section should include:
- An introduction.
- A description of your values and how they are related to nursing.
- An explanation of how your philosophy drives your practice or influences the decisions you make in practice.
- If and how you see your personal nursing philosophy changing in the future.
- A brief summary and any final thoughts.
This section should be 1 page (1.5 pages is the absolute max). This does not include the title page or references. References are NOT required, but as in any scholarly work, you should cite if appropriate.
Submission Instructions
Name your file using the following convention: LastNameFirstInitial_WorldviewPhilosophyPaper.
Worldview and Philosophy Paper Rubric
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWorldview Introduction
Identifies the purpose of the section. |
10 pts |
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| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWorldview Description
Defines, describes, and explains personal worldview. Includes feelings and beliefs about the context of the world and integrates a nursing perspective. |
60 pts |
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| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWorldview Conclusion
Summarizes worldview succinctly. |
15 pts |
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| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePhilosophy Introduction
Identifies the purpose of section. |
10 pts |
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| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of personal philosophy
Describes your values and how they are related to nursing. Be sure to include how the values are or are not interrelated. |
25 pts |
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| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePractice
Explains how YOUR philosophy drives YOUR practice. Describes how decisions are made in practice and ties them to values/concepts within the philosophy. |
25 pts |
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| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeForeshadowing
Describes how YOUR philosophy exists now, and how you envision it might look in the future. |
20 pts |
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| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvaluation
Concludes section with brief summary. |
10 pts |
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| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics/APA
Demonstrates mastery of scholarly writing. |
25 pts |
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Rating:
/5
Solution: A description of your values and how they are related to nursing.