RN306: Personal Philosophy Statement (Midterm) Rubric Assignment Outline: 1. Introduction a. Briefly introduce factors of consideration when drafting the Personal Philosophy Statement. b. Include guiding values or ethical principles c. Formulate a clear purpose statement for the paper 2. Content a. Summarize the literature and guiding resources surrounding the nursing practice, in general. b. Reflect on life experiences, personal morals, and professional role in the context of your area of practice. c. Examine and discuss the areas of ‘clarifying your values’ outlined in Box 8.5 on page 192 of the textbook. i. Choosing Freely ii. Choosing Among Alternatives iii. Choosing after Considering Consequences iv. Complement to Other Values v. Prize and Cherish vi. Public Affirmation vii. Action d. Ensure content is of adequate length and depth to demonstrate attainment of the purpose of this assignment (see purpose statement). 3. Philosophy of Nursing a. Develop your own Personal Philosophy of Nursing utilizing the guidelines found in Box 8.6 on page 194 of the textbook. b. The philosophy is clear and congruent with the outlined values, ethical principles, and professional role identified. c. The Personal Philosophy formulation reflects critical thinking, analysis, and synthesis of the content section of the document. 4. Reflection (may be written in the first person) a. Identify how your personal experiences have impacted your values and the decision- making process in formulating your philosophy. b. Examine the influence past, or present mentors have had on shaping your philosophy. c. Reflect on insights gained through this assignment. d. How will your Personal Philosophy Statement guide your work? e. Reflection demonstrated the attainment of the purpose of the assignment (see purpose statement). 5. Conclusion a. Identify key points and clearly summarize the paper. 6. Reference Types: a. Cite at least three references (one being your textbook and two being the current peer- reviewed articles) used for philosophy creation.
