This document discusses the philosophy of nursing. It provides two definitions of nursing philosophy from Leddy & Pepper and Hubert H Humphrey Comprehensive Health Centre. A philosophy is described as a statement of philosophical beliefs regarding something. The components of nursing philosophy include the philosophy of nursing education. An example philosophy from Pondicherry University is provided, outlining their beliefs around health, nursing's role, and the aims and objectives of their nursing program.

1. PHILOSOPHY OF
NURSING
DR. MAHESWARI JAIKUMAR.
maheswarijaikumar2103@gmail.com

2. PHILOSOPHERS

3. IMPORTANCE

4. DEFINITION
• “Intellectual and affectionative outcomes of
the professional nurses’ efforts to understand
the ultimate relationship among humans,
environment, and health; to approach
nursing as a scientific discipline; to integrate
a sense of values into practice; to appreciate
esthetic elements that contribute to health
and well being; and to articulate a personal
belief system about human beings,
environment, health and nursing. LEDDY &
PEPPER (2003).

5. DEFINITION
• “Provision of an atmosphere of comfort
while delivering care to the public they
serve, It is our belief that the dignity and
worth of individuals must be respected and
preserved. We further believe that nursing
must be consistent with and specifically
designed to meet the needs of the patient
and his family and the community in which
he lives. HUBERT.H HUMPHREY
COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENTRE.

6. WHAT IS IT ?
• A philosophy is the statement of
philosophical beliefs regarding
something.

7. COMPONENTS

8. • The philosophy of nursing education
expresses beliefs regarding teaching
/ learning process, nursing
education and the role of a practical
nurse prepared by the nursing
faculty.

9. EXAMPLE
• THE FOLLOWING IS THE
STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY OF
THE PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY
FOR NURSING COURSES /
EDUCATION

10. WE BELIEVE THAT…….
• Health is a state of wellbeing that
enables a person to lead a
psychologically, socially and
economically productive life.
• Health is a right of all people.
Individuals, families and
communities have a responsibility
towards maintaining their health.

11. • Nursing contributes to the
health services in a vital and
significant way in the health
care delivery system.

12. • It recognizes National Health
Goals and is committed to
participate in the
implementation of the National
health Programmes.

13. • It aims in identifying health
needs of the people, planning
and providing quality care in
collaboration with other health
professional and community
groups.

14. • Scope of nursing practice
encompasses provision of
promotive, preventive, curative
and rehabilitative aspects of care
of people across their life span in
wide variety of health care
settings.

15. • Practice of nursing is based upon
application of basic concepts and
principles derived from the
physical, biological and
behavioural sciences, medicine
and nursing.

16. • Nursing is based on values of caring
and aims to help individuals to
attain independence in self care.
• It necessitates development of
compassion and understanding of
human behaviour among it’s
practitioners to provide care with
respect and dignity and protect the
rights of individuals and groups.

17. • Undergraduate nursing programme
is broad based education within an
academic framework specifically
directed to the development of
critical thinking skills,
competencies & standards required
for practice of professional nursing
& midwifery as envisaged in
national Health Policy. 2002.

18. • The teachers have the
responsibility to be the role
models and create learning
environment that enables
students to acquire inquiry
driven, self directed learning and
foster an attitude of life long
learning.

19. • Undergraduate nursing education
programme prepares it’s graduates
to become exemplary citizen by
adhering to code of ethics and
professional conduct at all times in
fulfilling personal, social and
professional obligations so as to
respond to national aspirations.

21. AIMS & OBJECTIVES
• AIMS Are broad statements of
desired outcomes, or the general
intentions of the intended
activity, which 'paint a picture' of
your project.

22. • Emphasize what is to be
accomplished (not how it is to be
accomplished).
• Address the long-term project
outcomes, i.e. they should
reflect the aspirations and
expectations of the institution.

23. OBJECTIVES
• Objectives are subsidiary to aims

24. CHRACTERISTICS OF
OBJECTIVES
• Are the steps you are going to
take to answer your questions or
a specific list of tasks needed to
accomplish the goals of the
project

25. • Emphasize how aims are to be
accomplished.
• Must be highly focused and
feasible.
• Address the more immediate
project outcomes

26. • Make accurate use of concepts.
• Must be sensible and precisely
described.
• Should read as an 'individual'
statement to convey your
intentions.

27. A GOOD AIM should be :
• SPECIFIC.
• MEASURABLE.
• ACHIEVABLE.
• REALISTIC.
• TIMEBOUND.

28. EXAMPLE
• The following are the aims and
objectives stated by the
Pondicherry University for the
BSc (N) programme.

29. The aim of the undergraduate
programme is to
• Prepare graduates to assume
responsibilities as professionals,
competent nurses and midwives
in providing promotive,
preventive, curative and
rehabilitative services.

30. • Prepare nurses who can make
independent decisions in nursing
situations, protect the rights of
and facilitate individuals and
groups in pursuit of health,
functions in the hospital,
community nursing services and
conduct research studies in the
areas of nursing practice.

31. • They are also expected to
assume the role of teacher,
supervisor and manager in a
clinical / public health settings.

32. OBJECTIVES
On completion of 4 yrs BS.c
(N) the graduate will be
able to :

33. • Apply knowledge from physical,
biological and behavioural
sciences, medicine including
alternative systems and in
nursing in providing nursing care
to individuals, families and
communities.

34. • Demonstrate understanding of
life styles and other factors,
which affect health of individuals
and groups.

35. • Provide nursing care based on
nursing care process in
collaboration with individuals
and groups.

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