A philosophy of nursing is a statement that outlines a nurses values, ethics, and beliefs, as well as his/her motivation for being part of the profession. It covers a nurses perspective regarding their education, practice, and patient care ethics. A philosophy of nursing helps you identify the beliefs and theories that shape the choices you make on the job every day. Points to think about when writing your Philosophy of Nursing statement o Why is nursing important to me? o Why do I want to become an APRN? o What are my beliefs about nursing? o What is nursing’s role in society? o What qualities make a great nurse practitioner (or weaknesses to avoid)? o What are the most important characteristics that a nurse should have? Instructions Write your Philosophy of Nursing Statement and address the following key criteria: 1. Accountability 2. Compassion 3. Professionalism Limit to approximately one page, double-spaced Format Word document