Core Beliefs and Values
Belief Statement
As a nursing student, I believe in providing care that reflects compassion, accountability, ethics and precision. Compassion motivates me to provide empathetic, patient-centered care that respects the individuality and needs of each patient. To reflect accountability, I am committed to taking responsibility for my actions, ensuring that my behaviors and decisions reflect professionalism and integrity. Ethical principles help me in honoring the dignity, rights and values of those I care for. I also strive for precision in my work, prioritizing accuracy, thoroughness and dedication to learning to promote growth as a nurse and provide the highest quality of care.
Compassion
Compassion is a value that I believe is vital to nursing as it helps establish trust and build strong relationships with patients. It involves empathizing with patients as they navigate physical, emotional, and psychological struggles delivering care that promotes their dignity and humanity. Through compassion, I aim to provide comfort, support, and reassurance to positively influence every patient’s experience and promote healing. By showing genuine care, nurses address not only medical needs, but also create a safe, respectful environment that strengthens the nurse-patient relationship and improves overall outcomes.
Accountability
Accountability is essential in nursing as it ensures safe, ethical, and high quality patient care. Nurses are responsible for their actions and decisions; by demonstrating accountability, nurses are able to recognize when they make a mistake and can problem solve in order to fix it. to be accountable also means to adhere to professional standards, maintain transparency, and continually reflect on and improving one’s practice, which fosters trust and promotes relationships with patients and colleagues. According to the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Code of Conduct, nurses are required to be “truthful in their professional practice” to provide adequate care for each patient (College of Nurses of Ontario, 2024).
Ethics
Ethics is fundamental in nursing, guiding professionals in making decisions that respect the dignity, rights, and values of every patient. Nurses face complex situations where ethical principles, such as autonomy, beneficence, and justice, help navigate conflicts and prioritize patient well-being. Upholding ethical standards ensures fairness, confidentiality, and culturally sensitive care, fostering trust and integrity within the nurse-patient relationship. By adhering to an ethical framework, nurses promote professionalism and advocate for their patients, ensuring compassionate and moral care in various situations.
Precision
I believe precision is important in nursing as it helps nurses to act with attention to detail and awareness to apply the skills they have learned and promote patient safety and healing. This is crucial in nursing because it ensures accurate assessments, treatments, and communication, directly impacting patient safety and outcomes. Precision also enhances collaboration within the healthcare team by ensuring clear and reliable information sharing. By being precise in their practice, nurses demonstrate professionalism, uphold the standards of care, and contribute to the overall efficiency and success of patient treatment plans.