Book of Nurses: Sarah

Sarah Gehrke is an Infusion Nurse in an integrative medicine clinic located in Beverly Hills. This is her philosophy of nursing. Philosophy of Nursing Nursing is a work of art. The art of nursing is a skill learned by study, practice, and observation of patients and their families. To paint a personal picture of the philosophy of nursing, ethics and human creativity combined with critical thinking act as mediums to translate beliefs and values. The core medium, ethics, is based on ideas of what is right and what is wrong. The central medium is human creativity. This medium provides nurses the ability to create and focus on health and wellness. A personal vision is to live out this philosophy every day. Gaining the knowledge in the art of nursing aids this fulfillment. Learning to paint clarity that draws attention to the patient, the patients’ family, fellow health care professionals, and personal health is a sought after skill. A core meaning to nursing philosophy is ethics. Making the best decisions for the patient without personal gain or taking in the interest of others is a personal standard. The Hippocratic Oath is defined in several nursing and medicine books as the promise to abstain from doing harm. To do well for the patient and respect the patients’ own actions is imperative. Dignity is a virtuous character a nurse should take on—professional wisdom, courage, respectfulness, and patience. Human dignity is a term for nurses to reflect on; it is the quality of ...
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