1. Worldview and Nursing Philosophy Jennifer Dixon

2. About Me  Grew up in Spring Hill, KS  Oldest of three children  Volatile childhood

3. Childhood  Emotionally unstable Mother  Absent/Addict biological Father  Mother was married and divorced several times  Domestic Violence  Child Abuse  Poverty

4. Nursing Influences in Childhood  In major car accident at age 3.  Grandmother paralyzed  Captivated by the medical world

5. Playing Doctor  Doctor Play Set  Help my paralyzed grandmother walk again

6. 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

7. Adult Nursing Influences  Son in hospital for a week when he was 2 years old.  Sylvia Black, RN  Decided to go back to school

8. Personal Philosophy  The Golden Rule  Acting with Integrity  Humans can live ethical and fulfilling lives without religious beliefs

9. 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

10. 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

11. Peplau’s Theory  Therapeutic communication

12. Concept Analysis Effective Parenting