Worldview and Nursing Philosophy Jennifer Dixon About Me

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 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