Knowledge Confidence Plan: Development and Application Fundamental to nursing theory is the concept of the nurse as a ‘knower’; moreover, the concept of ‘knowing’ translates into relational inquiry and practice. Each person is situated in a unique perspective that cultivates a lens from which one views the world. ADD QUOTE Nurses orientate their practice within this unique realm; and from there, practice from a perspective of ‘knowing’ and ‘non-knowing’. The purpose of this paper is to analyze myself as a knower and how this perspective interplays within my nursing practice. In addition, I will address the relational and theoretical foundation of knowing and how this translates into my practice. Finally, I will use my current base of ‘knowing’ …show more content…
I often find myself plagued by my critical reflection surrounding my strengths and weaknesses, I question whether I ask myself the right questions surrounding my practice. Part of this internal analysis is further compounded by the concept of the ‘knower’. DEFINE KNOWER I appreciate the fact that, even though I may be a woman who is at an equitable disadvantage due to my gender, I am privileged in my middle class position. Within this realization, my awareness of my ‘non-knowing’ can be translated to the care and interactions of those that I work with and for (see Appendix A).
Hartwick Doane and Varcoe (2015) asserted that within the hermeneutic phenomenological lens nurses are able to discern on assumptive practices and that nurses will always be situated within some aspect of assumptive practice (p. 43). The synergism of these lens affect the perceptions surrounding the ways of knowing. Barbara Carper (1978) introduced the nursing community to four ways of knowing, and facilitated a new perspective on nursing practice (p. ?). DISCUSS WAYS OF KNOWING
-important insights I’ve gained about myself as knower and patterns I’ve ID in
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It is within mindfulness that one has the ability to look at a situation in its full context, with a new lens and perspective. ADD QUOTE From there, one is able to further critique where one is situated within the interplay of events. After reflecting on my own interpersonal inquiry, I was able to gain a better understanding of the physician’s perspective and what she may have been going through herself (see Appendix A). Often in my nursing practice, I have said ‘who am I to judge?’(EXPAND)and while I still feel true to that stance, I believe that my relational inquiry has expanded to include ‘where is my reference coming from?’. (EXPAND) What action will I take to develop collaborative capacities and confidence Add
Self-awareness enhances a therapeutic environment in the nursing practice (Rasheed, 2015). Nurses have taken an oath of treating all patients equally and with respect. In an article by Guadalupe R. Palos (2014) the writer emphasizes, “The most competent nurses are those who can appreciate the value…between the science and the art of nursing” (p. 248). Nurses must appreciate and find balance between the two phenomenon’s which drive the practice. As nursing professionals serving patients with respect and looking pass explicit or implicit biases will indeed create and environment for better health
Relational inquiry is a process that both supports and necessitates different ways of knowing and different types of knowledge (Hartrick Doane & Varcoe, 2015, p.227). Furthermore, nursing knowledge is constructed and contextualized within the activity of the nurse as a 'knower ' and is an integration of the different ways of knowing (Antrobus, 1997, p. 830). Reflecting on these aspects of relational inquiry and the ways of knowing can enhance a nurses ability as a 'knower '. The intent of this paper is to summarize and analyze myself as a 'knower ' while reflecting on the different levels of inquiry and ways of knowing.
Critical thinking and knowledge are the foundation of nursing practice, and the most essential elements in providing quality nursing care. Nu...
Carper’s (1978) pivotal work of identifying nursing’s ways of knowing was a seminal work that laid the foundation for further analysis. Her ways of knowing have identified methods that have allowed the nursing discipline to further its own knowledge as well as the profession. Two other ways of knowing have emerged, Munall’s (1993) “unknowing” pattern; and also sociopolitical knowing by Zander (2011, p. 9) or emancipatory pattern (Chinn & Kramer, 2011, p. 5). Here these patterns are discussed through experiences in my personal practice.
This paper is a first attempt at forming and articulating my own philosophy of nursing.
Throughout this philosophy paper, I have explored what nursing is based on my personal values and beliefs as it relates to the body of work in nursing. I value the importance of holistic nursing and the care of patients being individualized for them and their family. Also, effectively collaborating among health care professionals to ensure quality care for patients. Additionally, the importance of health promotion as one of the main roles of nurses is being a teacher, since promoting health prevents illness and increases the level of health in clients. These principles will serve as a guide for my personal standards of nursing practice.
In doing so, I was able to identify specific ideas which came together to form a new, unique philosophy on nursing care. The utilization of many grand theories allowed me to better visualize how my personal nursing philosophy would fit into the context of daily nursing practice by providing evidence of my assumptions.
Nursing is a complex profession full of challenges and rewards. To grow as professionals, it is important that nurses know and understand the many theory’s that exists in nursing and respect their impact on the profession. It is essential for nurses to learn from past theorist for nursing to move forward. This paper will correlate the philosophy and values of two nursing theorist with a unique perspective of each concept and define the nursing metaparadigm.
To conclude, emotional intelligence and reflective practice are the integral components of building a therapeutic component of building a therapeutic relationship in nursing. Emotional intelligence is the ability, capacity and skill to identify, assess and control the emotions of oneself, of others and of groups. This quality plays an important role in nursing success whether they are working in management or at the bed side. We must understand and create a therapeutic relationship between nurses-client relationships. We must understand the client’s situation and help them to achieve their needs so that it provides a better care. Therefore nurses should always seek out techniques to assist in the caring of the client and provide them with all the support and their betterment to have a better therapeutic relationship with the clients.
A Review of the Fundamental Patterns of Knowing in Nursing Nursing takes on a different form of learning that reflects several different aspects and abilities that encompass a wide range of skills and forms the ways of knowing in nursing. The article, “The Fundamental Patterns of Knowing in Nursing,” incorporates multiple theories associated with the learning patterns in nursing. It is a review of literature that helps identify and understand the knowledge practiced by nurses and to better understand the nursing profession. The purpose of the paper was to evaluate the expectations of learning within the nursing realm based on the four areas of nursing that include, empirics, esthetics, personal knowledge and ethics. Empirics: The first step in learning is to understand the objective data.
In the todays century, the responsibilities, roles, and opportunities for nursing and nurse education has grown abundantly to that of modern day nurses. Many nurses in the eighteen century were not educated nurses and never attended nursing school; however, they still provided care for the sick, poor, and needy and played a vital role in health maintenance. With the hard work from many notable nurses in history such as Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton, and Isabel Robb and the persistence and dedication for change from influential nurses such as Mary Mahoney and Mabel Staupers; nursing today has transformed in many aspects of practice. Although nursing as a profession is continuously evolving throughout the years, the core foundation of nursing hasn’t changed in that nursing is a profession of caring for others and servicing those in need.
Nurses use evidence based practice and research to develop knowledge needed to practice in the nursing profession. Nurses use practical knowledge and theoretical knowledge in the many roles that nurses perform. As a provider of care and manager of care, nurses should use evidence based practice, research, and theoretical knowledge to ensure the best possible outcome for the patient. Lifelong education in nursing is necessary to keep up with the changes in nursing practice and to reinforce ethical knowledge and the core values that nurses use in their everyday practice. The professional value of caring as a nurse is one of the most important values. The caring attitudes of nurses will carry over to all other values that nurses should possess,
Nursing is considered one of the most trusted professions in the world. It is an essential part in the caregiving of sick, injured, and even healthy individuals. Developing a philosophy with any profession is the beginning basis of any practice. The nursing philosophy is usually incorporated from the science of nursing. That is because the field of health care is constantly changing, which causes the need of better competence in the health field of providing caring (Flagg, 2015). With nursing it starts by the science behind it. Then along with knowledge and experiences, that is when the nursing philosophy is developed. Researching differences between new ideas and cultural differences can then expand the viewpoint into a bigger picture.
Introduction McCurry et all (2009/2010)?? ** state ‘Nursing as a profession has a social mandate to contribute to the good of society through knowledge-based practice.’ Acknowledging this statement and in recognition of the challenges faced in today’s healthcare system it is imperative that nurses know who they are as a profession. Without an explicit understanding of our identity as nurses and our role in society we have no worth or purpose other than to aid and promote the medical discipline (Newman et al., 2008).
First of all, caring in nursing requires confidence and knowledge. Knowledge can be acquired from education and confidence comes with experience and practice. “Without knowledge and competence, compassion and care are powerless to help