Nursing+Philosophy+Statement

 .West Nursing Philosophy Statement

My nursing philosophy has been fairly concrete throughout the years. It is my belief that to truly be a nurse one must have the capacity to actively listen, to act on the patient's behalf when he or she cannot do so, to include the patient and, if possible, his or her family in all aspects of the patient's care, to provide resources to the patient and the family and __above all else__ to provide //care// in whatever aspect it is needed. It is important not to forget the depth of healing available in a simple touch or soothing voice. Nurses must be adaptable and forward thinking. I believe nursing is part of a teamwork of caregivers which includes the patient and his or her family. Nursing is a field which is ever changing yet remains ethically and principally the same.