Why are philosophies of nursing, conceptual models, grand theories, and middle-range theories important to nursing?

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This written assignment will allow you to reflect on your beliefs about nursing. Writing your philosophy of nursing will reveal your professional and personal growth over time as you compare previous versions of your philosophy.

Think about the following before you start writing your paper.

You have learned about various theoretical works in nursing including Nightingale’s Environmental Theory, and Jean Watson Philosophy and Science of Caring, Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing among others. Which nursing theory most closely matches your beliefs? Why are philosophies of nursing, conceptual models, grand theories, and middle-range theories important to nursing? Why did you choose nursing as your profession? What do you believe is the core of nursing? What is the focus of nursing? To live out your philosophy, what should you keep in mind about your patients, families, environment?

Instructions:

This paper reflects your own values and world view, therefore there are no right or wrong answers.

Paper must be written in APA style.

Paper should be between 5-7 pages excluding cover page and references.

Address the following topics in your paper

Your educational and professional background, reasons for returning to school, current practice specialty, and professional goals.
Individuals who have influenced your views about nursing
Your philosophy of nursing
Nursing metaparadigm: your definition of nursing, human beings, the environment, and health
Your beliefs: Is healthcare a right or privilege? What are the roles of the nurse? What are your thoughts about nursing education?
Trends and current issues affecting nursing
Where is nursing going? What can you do to advance nursing?
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction

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Oustanding

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePersonal philosophy of nursing, nursing metaparadigm (nursing, human being, environment, health)

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTrends affecting nursing

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeYour beliefs: is healthcare a right or privilege? roles of the nurse? education?

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFuture of nursing

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA, grammar, spelling, and punctuation

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLogical presentation of ideas

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Give two to three examples of how your community of nurses collectively or individually can help advance the UN Goals

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Then, read the information provided at https://ce.nurse.com/course/,Florence Nightingale Connecting Her Legacy With Local-to-Global Health Today (note you do not have to pay anything to read this article).
Review the information on Millennium Goals presented at the beginning of this lesson.
Take the CE Test; you must score 100% on this to continue this assignment and receive a grade.
Upload post test to this dropbox before completing the remaining items.
Finally, answer the following questions:
Has Florence Nightingale’s legacy influenced your perception of the Millennium Goals? Why or Why not? (30%)
Choose three millennium goals that you can advance in your role as a nurse. Explain these goals and state how you plan to advance each of the goals. (30%)
Give two to three examples of how your community of nurses collectively or individually can help advance the UN Goals. (30%)
Your answers should be in a WORD document and formatted per APA Style guidelines. Be sure to use standard English grammar and spelling in your responses. (10%)

Write a 5-6 page paper on environmental health, the environmental factors that impact health, and your role with improving/eliminating environmental barriers to health.

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Environmental Health and Health Effects of Environmental Change

This assignment will help you evaluate your role with improving/eliminating environmental barriers to health.

Instructions:

Write a 5-6 page paper on environmental health, the environmental factors that impact health, and your role with improving/eliminating environmental barriers to health.
In this paper you will apply the material presented in this lesson.
Be sure to use the resources in the lesson and previous lessons in this module as appropriate.
Copy/save your results and upload the file by clicking “Browse My Computer” for Attach file.
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