Worldview and Nursing Philosophy Jennifer Dixon
About Me Grew up in Spring Hill, KS Oldest of three children Volatile childhood
Childhood Emotionally unstable Mother Absent/Addict biological Father Mother was married and divorced several times Domestic Violence Child Abuse Poverty
Nursing Influences in Childhood In major car accident at age 3. Grandmother paralyzed Captivated by the medical world
Playing Doctor Doctor Play Set Help my paralyzed grandmother walk again
Other Childhood Nursing Influences The birth of my youngest brother Became fascinated with the process of fetal development and childbirth Became “like a parent” to him
Adult Nursing Influences Son in hospital for a week when he was 2 years old. Sylvia Black, RN Decided to go back to school
Personal Philosophy The Golden Rule Acting with Integrity Humans can live ethical and fulfilling lives without religious beliefs
Nursing Philosophy Nursing is not a career, but a way of life Nursing is an art & science-to be a successful nurse you must be able to provide the art of caring and attain and apply the knowledge of science. A patient is not just a body or a part but a person Caring is at the center of all successful nursing encounters
Jean Watson’s Theory of Caring Without caring you can not connect with the patient If you can not connect with the patient, trust will not develop Without a trusting relationship, therapeutic nursing will not take place
Peplau’s Theory Therapeutic communication
Concept Analysis Effective Parenting