Personal Philosophy in nursing

Part 1: Personal Philosophy in nursing (write in the first person)

1. Describe your philosophy of advanced practice nursing in primary care. Include:

a. Person/client

b. Environment

c. Health

d. Nursing

Part 2: NP Role definition (write in the first person)

1. Describe your definition and characterization of the NP role in the current U.S. healthcare environment. Include:

a. 2 Limitations

b. One brief purpose for one limitation (point a)

Part 3: NP job description (write in the first person)

1. Describe your ideal NP position. Include

a. 3 details of duties and 3 responsibilities

b. Work environment

c. Patient population

d. Interdisciplinary team members

e. Scope of practice (i.e. independence versus collaboration), and hours.

Part 4 Cover Letter (write in the first person)

1. Write a cover letter for the above position you just described (part 3). Include:

a. 3 career goal

b. Why you are a perfect fit for this job

c. How your background, training, and education qualifies you for this job.

Part 5: Clinical Judgment