Nursing and the Work Culture
A work culture is the attitude and personality of a hospital unit, and I feel that a work culture can significantly influence patient care delivery. My preferred work culture would be one consisting of interprofessional collaboration, open communication, and positive attitudes. Teamwork is an essential component of nursing, and I would like to work on a unit in which teamwork is valued and put into practice. Communication is critical for a positive work culture, and I personally would like a culture in which the opinion of the staff is encouraged and valued. It is my philosophy that a positive work culture will positively affect patient moral, and this contributes to better patient outcomes.
Nursing and the Environment and Society
As a nurse, I feel as though my responsibility to the health and safety of others goes farther than the hospital of clinic I work in. “Nursing has a disciplinary goal to contribute to the health of individuals and the overall health of society,” (McCurry, Revell & Roy, 2009) and I believe nurses are obligated to promote health in their communities and nationwide. Since my philosophy of nursing is more than a profession and that is something that is focused on the commitment to public service, it would be unethical for me to ignore the health care needs of my community.
As a nurse, it is very important that I aid in addressing the healthcare needs of my personal community and environment as well as society as a whole. I feel as though it is my duty and responsibility to take an active role in healthcare issues among the country, including issues such as smoking cessation and primary prevention of health care. I personally would like to be a resource for my environment and take a role in health promotion throughout society. Nurses across the nation should take and active role in promoting health across the