Identify 3-5 values and beliefs that are important to you personally. Identify the values and beliefs that you feel are important in nursing and why you feel they are important.

Philosophy of Nursing

While this is your personal philosophy of nursing, you must include and reference a nursing theory (Chapter 9) that resonates with your personal philosophy.

Reflect on what is important to you as an individual and as a nursing student. Think about what you believe and what you value. Develop a paper that includes the following:

• Personal Values (3 points): Identify 3-5 values and beliefs that are important to you personally.
• Professional Values (3 points): Identify the values and beliefs that you feel are important in nursing and why you feel they are important.
• Alignment of Values (3 points): Describe where your personal values/beliefs align with the values/beliefs in nursing.
• Nursing Theory (5 points): Identify a nursing theory that resonates with your personal belief system
• Conclusion (3 points): Based on your personal and professional beliefs/values, explain how you hope to make a difference in the lives of others as a registered professional nurse at home, where you hope to work, and in your community.

APA (3 points)