Reflection and Personal Nursing Philosophy

Concept: Professional Nursing Practice
 
Purpose: The main purpose of this assignment is for you to use reflection as a tool for personal transformation as a professional nurse. This assignment also provides the opportunity for you to conceptualize your current personal nursing philosophy.
 
Task: Reflection & Personal Nursing Philosophy
Reflection
 
The Chinese philosopher Confucius (551-479 B.C.) wrote, “By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noble; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the most bitter.”
When nurses reflect, they purposefully focus their attention to discover personal meanings gained from professional nursing encounters and interaction with others. Self-reflection is a critical nursing activity as it connects those who practice reflection with their inner selves and the truth is, it can be transformational. Please share at least one reflection item from our course this term such as something that changed the way you practice, something that changed an opinion you had, or some topic you particularly connected with. 
Nursing Philosophy
 
There is a system of values that guide the nursing profession.  These values facilitate ethical decision-making in “charged” clinical situations.  As a nurse, one must be aware of oneâ€s personal beliefs and values (your nursing philosophy). 
For this part of the assignment, you will do just that – examine your personal beliefs and values and develop your own personal nursing philosophy. Pages 74 to 76 and Chart 3.3 in the Hood text specifically address this part of the assignment should you have a difficult time in getting started.  
 
 
Assignment instructions:
Your reflection should be one (1) page in length and 
Your philosophy should be one (1)  page in length
Follow APA 7th format (include title and reference pages) 
Total pages for assignment is four (4): Title, Reflection, Personal Nursing Philosophy, and Reference. 
Abstract is not required
Include at least three (3) scholarly references supporting evidence written within the past five (5) years. The text should be one of the sources.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Criteria:
Please review the Discussion Board Grading Rubric for the criteria for all discussion board topics within this course.
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Rubric: Reflection Assignment & Nursing PhilosophyRubric: Reflection Assignment & Nursing PhilosophyCriteriaRatingsPts
Identification of reflection item & Identification of philosophy
75 to >71.7 pts
Exemplary
Articulation of reflection item details the student’s personal connection to content learned in this course. Articulate professional beliefs and values to describe and justify personal nursing philosophy.
71.7 to >68.25 pts
Proficient
Articulation of reflection item is provided with few details of the student’s personal connection to content learned in this course. Articulate professional beliefs and values to describe but not justified personal nursing philosophy.
68.25 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement
Articulation of reflection item is provided with no details of the student’s personal connection to content learned in this course. Did not articulate professional beliefs and values to describe and justify personal nursing philosophy.
0 pts
Not Evident
Articulation of reflection item is not provided and does not have details of the student’s personal connection to content learned in this course. Did not articulate professional beliefs and values to describe and justify personal nursing philosophy.
/ 75 pts
Supportive evidence provided
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50 to >27.5 pts
Exemplary
Scholarly evidence (at least 3) is used to support reflection and nursing philosophy
27.5 to >13.34 pts
Proficient
Scholarly evidence (less than 3) is used to support reflection and nursing philosophy but lacks details.
13.34 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement
Non scholarly evidence is used to support reflection and philosophy
0 pts
Not Evident
Supportive evidence is not provided.
/ 50 pts
Grammar and mechanics
15 to >9 pts
Exemplary
The report contains correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
9 to >5.1 pts
Proficient
There may be some errors with grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation.
5.1 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement
There are several errors with grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation.
0 pts
Not Evident
There are too many errors with grammar, spelling, and punctuation that make it difficult to understand the essay.
/ 15 pts
APA Format
10 to >6 pts
Exemplary
Student is consistent in correct use of APA formatting. Formatting is free from errors. Student follows assignment instructions.
6 to >3.4 pts
Proficient
Student is consistent in correct use of APA, with a few errors. Student follows assignment instructions.
3.4 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement
Student is inconsistent in correct use of APA, with several errors. Student is inconsistent in following assignment instructions.
0 pts
Not Evident
Essay contains many APA formatting errors and/or does not use APA formatting. Does not follow assignment instructions.
/ 10 pts
Total Points: 0