A Personal Philosophy Of Nursing

A Personal Philosophy of NursingNameAcademic InstitutionCourse Number and NameInstructorDue DateA Personal Philosophy of NursingThroughout the duration of this course, my personal philosophy of nursing has evolved to consider the importance of both art and science in nursing. As an art, nursing involves a holistic approached based on the foundation of caring. Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring (2022), for instance, identifies that health includes psychological, socioeconomic, and emotional well-being, expanding the definition of health beyond physical wellness. As such, the nurse’s role is to facilitate well-being in multiple areas by taking a holistic approach to care. A nurse should be attentive to each patient’s needs, which can differ between patients with the same condition, as patients can have different cultural preferences. Nursing is an art because it takes a variety of skills, such as problem solving, effective communication, and patient education.At the same time, nursing is a science because it favors an evidence-based approach to care. As an art form, nursing asks us to provide the best care possible. As a science, nursing provides the methods