Personal Philosophy of NursingNursing has developed from its original roots to become a personal philosophy for those who practice it. This article describes my personal philosophy of nursing that I plan to put into practice in my own personal career. I believe that nursing is based on the principles that it is a helping process focused on interpersonal relationships between a nurse and someone else. Nursing is not only about treating illness, but also about providing quality patient-centered care. My philosophy involves having a strong basic knowledge of medicine as well as being able to provide compassionate, patient-centered care. I believe nursing is holistic and committed to achieving the best outcomes for patients. My belief that nursing is holistic is that it involves person, environment, health and nursing. I also believe it is extremely important that nurses are able to work within interprofessional teams as well as collaborate with other healthcare professionals to drive high quality patient care. My personal nursing philosophy will be something I follow and continually strive for throughout my career. The most important part of nursing is the person. I believe the person is someone who cannot take care of themselves. A patient is a person who is cared for by a nurse but who is capable of caring for themselves. Beyond the simple view that the person is just a patient, I also believe that a person's mind and body form a unity and should be considered as equals when providing the best care. Our Nursing Handbook provides a foundation upon which I establish my philosophy: “I believe that nursing is based on a holistic view of the person who has inherent value, purpose, and dignity” (“Nursing Handbook” , 2013, p. ). I also...... middle of paper ...... individual autonomy, promoting health, providing a safe and healthy environment, respecting nursing values ​​and working effectively within interprofessional teams . My philosophy states that it is important to value the patient's health and environment while implementing creative thinking skills. I believe that the nursing profession intends to provide the optimal care that a patient deserves. For the nursing profession to achieve its goals and respect its values, I believe it is important for each nurse to follow their own philosophy while having a unified philosophy. References Finkleman, A. and Kenner, C. (2013). Professional Nursing Concepts: Skills for Quality Leadership. Boston: Jones and Bartlett. Ohio Northern University Nursing Program: Student Handbook. (2013). Ohio Northern University: Nursing Program. 6-7.