Third, I have a better understanding of the role of the nurse in the healthcare team. I now understand that nurses are essential members of the healthcare team and that they play a vital role in providing care to patients. This has helped me to become more confident in my role as a nurse and to be more assertive in advocating for my patients.
Fourth, I have a better understanding of the importance of nursing research. I now understand that nursing research is essential to the advancement of the nursing profession and to the improvement of patient care. This has helped me to become more interested in nursing research and to be more supportive of research-based practice.
Overall, my worldview or philosophy of nursing has changed or expanded in a number of ways based on what I learned in this nursing theory course. I am now a more critical thinker, a more ethical practitioner, a more confident advocate, and a more supportive of research. I am grateful for the opportunity to have taken this course and for the knowledge and skills that I have gained.
Here are some specific examples of how my worldview or philosophy of nursing has changed or expanded:
- I used to think that there was only one "right" way to do things in nursing. Now I understand that there are many different approaches to nursing and that the best approach depends on the specific situation.
- I used to be afraid to speak up about my beliefs or values in the workplace. Now I understand that it is important for nurses to be assertive and to advocate for their patients.
- I used to be intimidated by research. Now I understand the importance of nursing research and I am more interested in learning about the latest research findings.
I am confident that my new worldview or philosophy of nursing will make me a better nurse. I am more likely to make ethical decisions, to advocate for my patients, and to use research-based practice. I am also more likely to be a critical thinker and to be open to new ideas.