A Nursing Manifesto
Amy Winchester
Indiana Wesleyan University
GNUR 510 Theoretical Perspectives for Nurse Educators
May 20th, 2015

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A Nursing Manifesto
My personal philosophy of nursing is founded in the Christian principle of self-sacrifice. It is depicted in the story recounted in the Gospels of the woman who broke her jar of costly nard ointment over the feet of Jesus at great cost to herself. It is through a deep and abiding relationship with Christ that I am empowered to provide nursing care that ministers to the whole person (spirit, mind, and body), operating in the revelation that He brings to every situation regardless of culture, environment, or health status. As I choose to enter the nurse-patient relationship, acknowledging my need for His wisdom and guidance, His Presence is drawn into that relationship, revealing His love, care, and concern for that individual’s needs. It is my life laid down for another. It is my vision for those in healthcare to demonstrate the dynamic power of Christ through lives broken and spilled out for Him. Hence the title: A Nursing Manifesto: Christ in me the hope of God revealing Himself in redemptive activity.
Personal Values and Beliefs
In the post-modern and post-Christian world that we live in today, it has become increasingly important for each individual Christian to “know in whom they have