Philosophy and Objectives of Nursing
Philosophy of Nursing
The meaning of the word “philosophy” is love of wisdom. But the way in which
we use this word today has a broader meaning. In actual practice, those who study
philosophy try to answer questions such as; of what is this world made? Who made
it? Why does this world exist? What am I? Why do I exist? From where did I
come? Where am I going? What is the purpose of what I am doing?
These questions are very difficult to answer. But almost without our knowing it,
we have already asked these questions. We have also found some answers we can
accept and then believe. These answers make up our philosophy of life and will
give us standards and ideals for what we do and why we do it.
Our philosophy of life, then, really decides our general behaviour and the
important choices we make in life. There are many values and beliefs in our
philosophy of life and each one guides our behaviour. The following statements are
examples of philosophy followed by descriptions of how we would behave if this
is what we believe.
1. I believe I am responsible to learn as much as I can.
I will use library facilities and study time wisely. I will prepare well for class
lectures and complete all assignments.
2. I believe I am responsible for my physical health.
I will get enough rest, exercise regularly and eat properly. I will ask for help
from proper authorities if I should become ill.
3. I believe I am responsible for my spiritual health.
I will arrange my life so that I can continue important religious practices.
4. I accept responsibility for the welfare of my family.
I will communicate regularly with my family and emotionally support them
as much as I can.
5. I accept responsibility to add to the quality of life for others and myself in
this institution.
Philosophy of Nursing
The meaning of the word “philosophy” is love of wisdom. But the way in which
we use this word today has a broader meaning. In actual practice, those who study
philosophy try to answer questions such as; of what is this world made? Who made
it? Why does this world exist? What am I? Why do I exist? From where did I
come? Where am I going? What is the purpose of what I am doing?
These questions are very difficult to answer. But almost without our knowing it,
we have already asked these questions. We have also found some answers we can
accept and then believe. These answers make up our philosophy of life and will
give us standards and ideals for what we do and why we do it.
Our philosophy of life, then, really decides our general behaviour and the
important choices we make in life. There are many values and beliefs in our
philosophy of life and each one guides our behaviour. The following statements are
examples of philosophy followed by descriptions of how we would behave if this
is what we believe.
1. I believe I am responsible to learn as much as I can.
I will use library facilities and study time wisely. I will prepare well for class
lectures and complete all assignments.
2. I believe I am responsible for my physical health.
I will get enough rest, exercise regularly and eat properly. I will ask for help
from proper authorities if I should become ill.
3. I believe I am responsible for my spiritual health.
I will arrange my life so that I can continue important religious practices.
4. I accept responsibility for the welfare of my family.
I will communicate regularly with my family and emotionally support them
as much as I can.
5. I accept responsibility to add to the quality of life for others and myself in
this institution.
