Nursing 1160A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Sigma Theta Tau, Nursing Theory, Contact List
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Week 9& 10 developing a personal philosophy of nursing. In every nursing theory, you should be able to find these concepts. Refrigerator nurse someone who goes into nursing, not for the profession but for the paycheck. Responsible for our own clinical knowledge never know everything, information changes rapidly, commitment to be a lifelong learner. Being an example for and supporter for fellow nurses- healthy work environment, how to work with others and handle conflict. When we encounter less than quality practice, you have a choice to make be the role model of a professional nurse in the workplace. Representing the profession to the public wherever i go (what kind of image do i portray of the profession) Responsible for the future of my profession therefore i need to be involved in my professional associating. This is one way to be politically active (ex. Nurses represent all parts of society (union members, educators, in society etc).