Personal Nursing Philosophy Nursing has developed from its original roots to become a personal philosophy for those who practice it. This article describes my personal nursing philosophy that I intend to put into practice in my personal career. I believe that nursing is founded on the principles of a helping process that focuses on interpersonal relationships between a nurse and someone else. Nursing not only involves treating an illness but also provides quality patient-centered care. My philosophy includes having a strong basic understanding of medicine and being able to provide compassionate patient-centered care. I believe that nursing is holistic and committed to achieving the best outcome for the patient. My belief that nursing is holistic is that it involves the person, the environment, health and nursing. I also believe that it is extremely important for nurses to be able to work in interprofessional teams and work together with other healthcare professionals to stimulate superior patient care. My personal nursing philosophy will be something I follow and continuously strive for throughout my career. The most important part of nursing is the person. I believe the person is someone who can't take care of himself. A patient is someone who is under the care of a nurse but is capable of caring for himself. Behind the simple view of the person as a simple patient, I also believe that a person's mind and body are one unit and should be given equal consideration when providing the best care. Our nursing manual provides me with 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 Manual,” 2013, p. 6 ). I also address…half of the document…person autonomy, promote health, provide a safe and healthy environment, follow nursing values, and work effectively in interprofessional teams. My philosophy states that it is important to value the patient's health and environment and at the same time implement creative thinking skills in doing so. I believe the nursing profession is about providing the optimal care a patient deserves. In order for the nursing profession to achieve its goals and follow its value, I believe it is important for each nurse to follow their own philosophy while having a unified philosophy. References Finkleman, A., & 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.