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Philosophy of Nursing

Discussion Board #1 (Philosophy of Nursing)
Discuss your philosophy of nursing by deeply reflecting on your beliefs, values, and assumptions.
1. Define, using a reference, the term “beliefs.” Complete the following sentences:
My beliefs about people…
My beliefs about the environment…
My beliefs about health…
My beliefs about nursing…
2. Define, using a reference, the term “values.” Complete the following sentences:
My values about people…
My values about the environment…
My values about health…
My values about nursing …
3. Define, using a reference, the term “assumptions.” Complete the following sentences:
My assumptions about people…
My assumptions about the environment…
My assumptions about health…
My assumptions about nursing …
4. Synthesize your ideas about your philosophy of nursing & discuss how your philosophy influences the development of your nursing knowledge and informs your clinical practice as an advanced practice nurse?
5. Thought Questions: Should there be a single paradigm, co-existence of complementary paradigms or the creation of an integrated paradigm to advance nursing knowledge to guide research and practice?

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Approximately 250 words