You began this Assignment in Week 1. This week, you will continue developing your personal philosophy of nursing practice. At this point, look for specific middle-range theories that align with (or stretch) your beliefs and understanding about nursing practice. Consider how these theories may inform your personal philosophy of nursing practice.
Note: This Assignment is not due until Day 7 of Week 3.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
To Prepare
· Reflect on the current draft of your personal philosophy of nursing practice. Make any adjustments you think may improve it.
· Consider the ways in which your personal philosophy is informed by theory and research.
· Consider the middle-range theories you identified for the Discussion this week. How were they applicable (or not applicable) to your personal philosophy of nursing practice?
· Consider other middle-range theories and how they may be applicable to your personal philosophy of nursing practice.
· Think about how you will integrate middle-range theories to strengthen or deepen the ways in which nursing science informs your personal philosophy of nursing practice.
The Assignment (4–5 pages)
In a 3- to 5-page paper (not including cover page and references page), describe your personal philosophy of nursing practice, including explanations of:
· How your personal philosophy intersects with the four nursing domains: person, environment, health, and nursing
· How your personal philosophy aligns with Walden’s mission of social change
· How your personal philosophy aligns with the SDOH framework
· How at least two middle-range nursing theories support your personal philosophy of nursing practice (Be specific and provide examples.)
· How at least two interdisciplinary nursing theories support your personal philosophy of nursing practice (Be specific and provide examples.) Note: You will learn about interdisciplinary theories in Week 3.
Note: Use this week’s Learning Resources to support your Assignment. Use proper APA format and style for all references and citations. The College of Nursing requires that all papers include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. Use the College of Nursing Writing TemplateLinks to an external site. for your Assignment submission.