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• Title: My Philosophy of Nursing Practice
• Author: Your Name
• Date: Current Date

Introduction

In this essay, I will reflect on my philosophy of nursing practice that I have been developing. I will review the middle range nursing theories that I have applied to my philosophy of nursing practice and make any necessary refinements in my thinking and explanations. I will also consider how the interdisciplinary theory I researched can further inform my philosophy of nursing practice.

My Philosophy of Nursing Practice

My philosophy of nursing practice is based on the belief that nurses are patient advocates who provide holistic care. I believe that nurses should focus on the whole person, not just the illness or injury. I also believe that nurses should work to promote health and prevent disease.

I have applied the following middle range nursing theories to my philosophy of nursing practice:

• The Neuman Systems Model: This theory views the person as a system that is constantly interacting with the environment. The nurse’s role is to help the person maintain a balance between the stressors in the environment and the person’s adaptive responses.
• The Roy Adaptation Model: This theory also views the person as a system that is constantly adapting to the environment. The nurse’s role is to help the person adapt to stressors in the environment and maintain a state of equilibrium.
• The Orem Self-Care Deficit Theory: This theory views the person as responsible for their own self-care. The nurse’s role is to help the person meet their self-care needs when they are unable to do so themselves.

These theories have helped me to understand the importance of holistic care and the need to focus on the whole person. They have also helped me to understand the role of the nurse as a patient advocate and a facilitator of health promotion.

The Interdisciplinary Theory

I have also researched the interdisciplinary theory of salutogenesis. This theory focuses on the factors that promote health and well-being. The theory suggests that health is not simply the absence of disease, but rather a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.

The salutogenesis theory has further informed my philosophy of nursing practice. It has helped me to understand the importance of promoting health and well-being, as well as preventing disease. It has also helped me to see the nurse’s role as more than just treating illness.

Conclusion

My philosophy of nursing practice is still evolving. However, I believe that it is important to be grounded in a strong theoretical framework. The middle range nursing theories and the salutogenesis theory have helped me to develop a philosophy of nursing practice that is based on the belief that nurses are patient advocates who provide holistic care and promote health and well-being.

Summary

In this essay, I have reflected on my philosophy of nursing practice. I have reviewed the middle range nursing theories that I have applied to my philosophy of nursing practice and made any necessary refinements in my thinking and explanations. I have also considered how the interdisciplinary theory I researched can further inform my philosophy of nursing practice.

I believe that my philosophy of nursing practice is based on sound theoretical principles and that it is relevant to the current healthcare environment. I am confident that this philosophy will guide me in my nursing practice and help me to provide the best possible care for my patients.

References

• Neuman, B. (2012). The Neuman systems model (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
• Roy, C. (2009). The Roy adaptation model (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
• Orem, D. E. (2001). Nursing: Concepts of practice (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.
• Antonovsky, A. (1996). The salutogenic model as a theory of health promotion. Advances in Medical Sociology, 5, 21-43.