Through the influence of Florence Nightingale, the most famous nurse in history, the field of nursing became viewed as more than just a "job". My philosophy is that in order for a nurse to effectively care for a patient, she/he must exhibit certain attributes: commitment, trust, knowledge and taking hold of responsibility. .
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The Decision to Be a Nurse.
After a long and stressful shift, I sometimes ask myself, "Why did I become a nurse"? After all, nursing wasn't my first career choice. After leaving the military, I went to nursing school on the advice of a career counselor. During my clinical rotations I observed how nurses on the unit interacted with their patents and I was impressed with the caring and empathetic attitudes of the nurses. By observing these nurses, I decided that nursing was my true calling, and it was the perfect way for me to make a financial living while making a difference in lives of others.
Nursing can be stressful and very demanding. A nurse must have the ability to show compassion, patience, love and support and maintain those attributes consistently. A nurses job extends beyond medical care - a good nurse also cares about the emotional well-being of her patients. .
The Essence of Nursing.
I believe the core of nursing is caring, trust and compassion. Without caring and .
compassion you could affect the outcome of the patients healing process. Caring could be .
something as simple listening to your patients or just holding their hand because nothing .
else can be done. It will re-assure the patient that you truly care. Carative factors specify the .
meaning of the relationship of nurse and patient as human beings (Watson, 1979). .
In order to develop a trusting relationship the nurse must show care for the patient. Without a .
trusting relationship, therapeutic nursing will not take place. .
The core of nursing is being an advocate for the patient. Patient advocacy is protecting the .
