PHILOSOPHIES OF NURSING PRACTICE

Now is the time to commit to a higher level of contribution and practice as a future DNP-prepared nurse and to reflect that commitment in your personal philosophy of nursing practice.

For this first Discussion of the course, you will share your initial thoughts about your personal philosophy of nursing practice. You will draw on your professional experiences, your area(s) of interest and expertise, as well as your personal beliefs. You will also challenge yourself to expand your awareness of issues beyond your own current practice. Finally, you will consider how you will fulfill Walden’s mission to become an agent of positive social change as a future DNP-prepared nurse.

Note: As you work your way through this course, the image above to the upper-right will appear with each Discussion or Blog to remind you that this is an opportunity to connect your thinking with that of your colleagues, to harness the knowledge in the room, and to learn with and from one another.

Resources

Required Readings

· McEwen, M., & Wills, E. M. (2022). Theoretical basis for nursing (6th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.

· Chapter 1, “Philosophy, Science, and Nursing” (pp. 2–22)

· Chapter 2, “Overview of Theory in Nursing” (pp. 23–50)

· Algase, D. L. (2009). The centrality of theoretical thinking and the value of empirical evidenceLinks to an external site..  Research and Theory for Nursing Practice, 23(4), 251–252. https://doi.org/10.1891/1541-6577.23.4.251 Note: This resource is seminal to the field.

· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024, January 17). Social determinants of health (SDOH)Links to an external site. . CDC. https://www.cdc.gov/socialdeterminants/index.htm

· Fawcett, J. (1999). The state of nursing science: Hallmarks of the 20th and 21st centuriesLinks to an external site.. Nursing Science Quarterly, 12(4), 311–318. https://doi.org/10.1177/089431849901200411 Note: This resource is seminal to the field.

· Fawcett, J. (2014). Thoughts about conceptual models, theories, and quality improvement projectsLinks to an external site.. Nursing Science Quarterly, 27(4) 336–339. https://doi.org/10.1177/0894318414546411 Note: This resource is seminal to the field.

· Read, C. Y., Betancourt, D. M. P., & Morrison, C. (2016).  Social change: A framework for inclusive leadership development in nursing educationLinks to an external site.. Journal of Nursing Education, 55(3), 164–167. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20160216-08

· Sebrant, L., & Jong, M. (2020). What’s the meaning of the concept of caring? A meta-synthesisLinks to an external site.. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Science, 35(2), 353–365. https://doi.org/10.1111/scs.12850

· Sharma, A., Arpanantikul, M., & Asdornwised, U. (2022). Nursing knowledge development from the standpoint of philosophical and methodological perspectiveLinks to an external site.. International Journal of Nursing Education, 14(3), 1–6. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijone.v14i3.18343

· Walden University. (n.d.).  Social determinants of health: Understanding vision health equityLinks to an external site. . https://www.waldenu.edu/online-masters-programs/master-of-science-in-nursing/resource/social-determinants-of-health-understanding-vision-health-equity

· Walden University. (n.d.).  Walden University student handbook: Vision, mission, and goalsLinks to an external site. . https://academics.waldenu.edu/handbook/vision-mission-goals

· Walden University Library. (n.d.). Databases A–Z: NursingLinks to an external site. . https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/az.php?s=19981

Optional Resources

· Fawcett, J. (2014). Thoughts about conceptual models, theories, and quality improvement projectsLinks to an external site.. Nursing Science Quarterly, 27(4) 336–339. http://doi.org/10.1177/0894318414546411 Note: This resource is seminal to the field.

· Walden University. (2021). DNP glossaryLinks to an external site. [Interactive media]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com

· Walden University Library. (n.d.). Evaluating resources: Primary and secondary sourcesLinks to an external site. . https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/evaluating/sources

· Walden University Library. (n.d.).  Library webinar archives: NursingLinks to an external site. . https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/webinararchives/nursing Note: View the two videos available at the top of the page:

· Introduction: Nursing and Health Research

· Advanced: Nursing and Health Research

· Walden University, LLC. (2024). Welcome to the DNP program [Video]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

WEEKLY RESOURCES

To Prepare

· Review the Learning Resources for this week. Pay special attention to Chapters 1 and 2 of the McEwen & Wills text.

· Reflect on your professional experiences, the expertise you have developed and are continuing to develop, and the personal beliefs about nursing practice that you have formed as a result.

· Consider how your experiences, expertise, and personal beliefs inform the development of your personal philosophy of nursing practice.

· Consider how your personal philosophy intersects with the four nursing domains: person, environment, health, and nursing.

· Consider your goals and plans for expanding your awareness of issues beyond your current practice in alignment with Walden’s mission for social change and the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) framework.

· Taking all of the above into account, begin formulating your personal philosophy of nursing practice.

By Day 3 Of Week 1

Post the following:

· Explain your initial thinking about your personal philosophy of nursing practice. Be specific and provide examples. Include descriptions of the following:

· Your professional experiences

· Your area(s) of interest and expertise

· Your personal beliefs about nursing practice

· Your goals and plans for expanding your awareness of issues beyond your current practice in alignment with Walden’s mission for social change and the SDOH framework

Note: Your posts should be substantial . supported with scholarly evidence from your research and/or the Learning Resources, and properly cited using APA Style. Personal anecdotes are acceptable as part of a meaningful post but cannot stand alone as the entire post.

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