Philosophy of Nursing
Assignment Evaluation Criteria: NURS 8110 Philosophy of Nursing Paper (5 points) Consider how nursing’s philosophical foundations influence your nursing practice and your personal philosophy. Then, write a 6- to 7-page paper that:  Articulates your philosophy of nursing identifying the philosophical influences and summarizing how this week’s readings influenced your views/beliefs. (1 point)  Explains how nursing’s philosophical foundations influence your nursing practice and provides at least two specific examples. (2 points)  Answers the question: What is the relationship between philosophy and knowledge development? How is this evidenced in your nursing philosophy or practice? (1 point)  Outlines how positivism and post-positivism influences approaches to nursing science (including research methods) and nursing practice as well as your own personal philosophy. (1 point) This assignment is due by Day 7 of Week 2. Note: Up to 1 point may be deducted for grammar, spelling, and/or APA errors.