Development Of A Personal Philosophy Of Nursing Education

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Philosophy of Nursing Education
Master’s prepared nurse educators recognize that the development of a personal nursing education philosophy is a thoughtful and introspective process. Moreover, a nursing education philosophy holds great value because it provides a framework that allows standardization in developing curriculum, classroom activities, clinical practicum, and evaluation strategies.
Personal Philosophy
As a future nurse educator, this nurse appreciates individualism and the importance of providing learner centered instruction. Moreover, this instruction ensures personal growth with active student involvement in the educational processes. Additionally, the curriculum must be evidence-based and reliant upon the sciences. For …show more content…

120). Similarly, the constructivist theory of learning closely correlates with the above educational philosophy. As noted by Cannon and Boswell (2016) the main goal of education and educators is to actively involve students to understand the material and provide the freedom for trial and error with eventual comprehension of the material (p. 65).
Metaparadigm Beliefs
The metaparadigm beliefs first introduced by Fawcett in 1984, explore the concepts that are paramount to the nursing profession, chiefly human beings, society and the environment, health, and the roles of nursing staff (Valiga, 2016, p. 122). Consideration of these concepts enables a holistic perspective of the patient. Additionally, this comprehensive approach or holism as a nursing theory is central to nursing practice (Mason, 2014, p. 58). These metaparadigm beliefs and the holism nursing theory serve as the foundations for this nurse’s personal philosophy.
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Valiga (2016) noted, “Individuals, families, and communities reflect unique and diverse cultural, ethnic, experiential, and socioeconomic backgrounds” (p. 122). This consideration of the society and environment represents holistic care.
Health
According to Valiga (2016), health sustains life, allowing human experiences, and achieving life goals (p. 122). Nurses are in the prime position to improve health outcomes by promoting preventative health measures. This approach has been widely accepted and primary care providers struggle to “achieve the triple aim of improved health, patient experience, and value” (Mcgough, Kline & Simpson, 2017, p. 93).
Educational Beliefs
The role of a nurse educator not only facilitates learning, but is also responsible for shaping future nurses, by way of challenging, empowering, and encouraging an inquisitive spirit. According to Valiga and Phillips (2016), the personal educational beliefs will ultimately be reflected in the design of the curriculum and the approaches to teaching and learning (p.

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