Choosing Nursing as a occupation for me will not only a job, but the greatest calling that I have, it drives me to be a better person every day. My desire to help someone in need is something that defines who I am, it is a need that I feel drawn to and I believe it to be an honorable career, it will not be just a paycheck. For everyday I as nurse may hold someone else’s life in my hands, it is not only a profession that I attend to the patients basic needs, but a moral mission within myself to proudly deliver a nonjudgmental care to every person regardless of their race, lifestyle choice, disability, financial standing, and spiritual beliefs.
A philosophy that will define me as a nurse; I will hold the responsibility to provide a safe, holistic, patient centered care, be being empathetic to all their needs. Remembering that the patient I care for is a I precious being that is trusting me in their time of need, they are not just a number nor a medical condition, but an unique individual that deserves the proper individualized considerate attention and care.
Being a nurse is about having discipline of knowledge, by acquiring both through formal education and through life experiences; with this I will utilize my education to use a clinical judgment, and use the Code of Ethics for nursing (American Nurses Association,2015), in my care to attain the goals and needs of my patient.
I understand that I will be an advocate for my patient(s), and encourage them not only to be active in their own cares, but empower them by setting mutual and realistic goals for the patient and the health team. While doing so I must remember to include the family, and educate both patient(s) and their loved ones on their treatment, disease(s), and a healthy lifestyle to best improve their well-being, all while maintaining their personal information confidential.
I know that nursing is hard work is, but I am proactive, a self-starter, a team player, accountable worker, leadership focused, goal driven, committed to personal growth and development, empathetic, considerate and respectful of peoples heritage, beliefs, and faith, a GREAT communicator, resident/client and service orientated, performance driven and many more. I am always looking how to best improve myself, finding new techniques and skills that will only enhance the care I provide others. Taking the proper training and keeping up to date of my education.
Being a Russian Greek Orthodox, and having this cultural background I understand it may affect how I can give my patient(s) care. I will do my best to remain respectful and understanding to my all patient(s). By doing so; I would start by building a rapport with my patient(s) how to best suit their needs, preferences, personal belief, restrictions, and learning as much as I could about them, so that I may best individualize their care.
