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Personal Philosophy of Nursing Paper
The student will identify his or her personal philosophy of nursing practice through defining personal view and interrelationship of the theoretical concepts of person, environment, health, and nurse. The personal philosophy of nursing section should demonstrate how the personal beliefs of the four theoretical concepts interact to form the personal philosophy. Further, the student will discuss how his or her personal philosophy of nursing either impacts or is impacted by the policy and politics in nursing practice. It is required that the student elaborate on the personal philosophy of nursing practice as the primary focus. The paper must meet the 1000+ word requirement. This is a WAC assignment. APA format is expected. A grading rubric has been included in this syllabus. Contact the writing lab if you desire input or require help with your APA formatting.
Description of criterion
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of criterion
Define and state personal philosophy of each of the following theoretical concepts: Person, Environment, Health, and Nurse
Discuss interrelationships of each theoretical concept
State personal philosophy of nursing
Discuss impact/influence of policy or politics on development of personal philosophy
APA format & length
250 pts
Excellent
Thoroughly defines and elaborates on personal beliefs for each of the theoretical concepts of person, environment, health, and nurse Throughly discusses interrelationships demonstrating a full understanding of each concept. Provides a well written, individualized personal philosophy. Personal beliefs should be evident. Discusses the impact or influence that policy or politics has on the development or sustainment of the personal philosophy. Format in APA with minimal (less than 3) spelling or grammar errors. Include title and reference page, if appropriate. No abstract is required. Meets 1000 word requirement (not including title and reference page).

Directions
For this assignment, you will pick one recommended screening from the United States Preventive Task Force A and B Recommendations.
An initiative is a project or event, so something in the community is ideal; workplace location for employees is also fine. Please include the following suggested level one headings, so content is clear and easily identified.
Theory or Conceptual Model
Identify and describe a health promotion program theory or conceptual model.
Explain how the model or theory is applicable to the initiative.
Population Screening Purpose
Identify the screening topic as an A or B preventive screening from the USPSTF.
Include two components of topic-related community statistics numerically (e.g., mortality, prevalence).
Describe target population characteristics, including age and sex or risk factor, and match the guidelines.
Clarify the county and or neighborhood of the population.
Provide descriptions on the local population to be screened, including three components: number of persons in the county possibly affected based on sex, age, and racial diversity of the county or state.
Include current rates of screening or factors that would impact the need for screening.
Location/Setting
Provide details of the community or workplace event, including three components: type of area or building, time, and day (e.g., Monroe County Senior Center at 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 4/20/21).
Include reasoning and explanation of appropriateness.
Screening Activity
The screening activity plan meets the preventive guidelines process, is descriptive, and includes:
Education component description
Measures tested
Evidence the tests are aligned with guideline recommendations
Demonstrates possible positive measure, and normal and abnormal ranges
Follow up and referral content process
Three clear and measurable outcome goals
Explanation of how each outcome is affected by the activity
Cost
Provides a detailed cost analysis to perform screening in table form and includes (but is not limited to) the six following line items:
Testing instrument costs with source for pricing
Staff costs as appropriate for screening
Rental cost estimate
Simple supply costs
Any attendee cost
Total
You may use volunteer staff but not donations of items. Cost analysis for feasibility needs to be demonstrated. The cost analysis total and summary statement should be included.
Provide a summary of your screening, general benefit to the community, and why it is important. A person should be able to read your paper and understand what you are screening, where, when, the costs, and how it is supported in the guideline. Ideally, a person would be able to duplicate your screening initiative based on the clarity you present.
Format expectations:
Follow all assignment directions.
Include an introduction and conclusion.
Information in paragraphs and paper organized to convey the content to the reader.
Paper length paper should be 3–4 pages of content.
Follows APA in paper format, reference page, in-text citations, or headings.
Use four or more credible peer-reviewed sources.
Master’s-prepared nurse educators, leaders, nurse practitioners, and all specialty nursing fields contribute to health promotion in populations across the life span. This assignment is focused on preventive screening applications in the community, workplace, or school settings. You should be able to apply this knowledge to their specialty focus as it relates to health promotion and epidemiology.