IndexIntroductionPersonal Philosophy of NursingLearning ObjectivesSummaryReferencesIntroductionAs a brand new nursing student in my first semester of nursing school, I don't have much experience in the nursing profession and don't have a fair amount of knowledge about nursing philosophy. However, I know my beliefs and values. These two factors are very important in helping me find my personal nursing philosophy. The purpose of this article is to explore my personal nursing philosophy: specifically moral beliefs, values, and responsibilities. Additionally, the document highlights the challenges nurses face today and in the future, the importance of lifelong learning, and my educational goals. Philosophy is the study of general questions people have about existence, values, knowledge, or reasoning. Everyone has their own philosophy. Personal philosophies vary depending on one's personal experiences and knowledge. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on "Why Violent Video Games Shouldn't Be Banned"? Get an Original Essay Personal Philosophy of Nursing I believe that nursing is the most essential aspect of nursing. According to Adams (2016), nursing occurs through two domains: the act of caring for another person when that person is unable to care for themselves and when the nurse shows actions of compassion, kindness and worry. I believe that caring helps create a relationship between the nurse who cares and the patient who is cared for. Building a caring relationship helps the two understand each other emotionally, mentally, and even spiritually, which can improve the quality of care the patient receives. While it is important to be considerate, it is equally important for a nurse to be professional and perform their duties, be able to work with other healthcare professionals, and improve patient safety. Because I believe that caring is vital to nursing, my personal philosophy is closely associated with Watson's theory of human caring. I believe in providing a safe, professional and clean environment. To ensure that the environment is safe; there must be sufficient resources, functioning equipment, use of precautionary signs, absence of disorder and freedom of judgement. The goal is to make the patient feel safe and comfortable while providing the best care. Professional Outlook The greatest challenge facing the nursing profession today is dealing with the pandemic with limited resources such as PPE supplies. During the pandemic, the biggest challenge worrying hospital leaders is caring for COVID-19 patients while keeping their staff safe. Due to limited PPE, nurses are at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 as they are the ones who come into contact with patients the most. Not only will it put them at risk, but it can also put their family and the people around them at risk. Shortages of PPE and testing supplies and delayed test results have “limited the ability to monitor patient health” and interfere with the best quality of care (Neil, 2020). This could open up more lawsuits against hospitals or staff. Another challenge hospitals face is “maintaining or expanding their facilities' capacity to treat COVID-19 patients” (Neil, 2020). It is very important to be able to provide a safe environment. Unfortunately, the pandemic has limited the space of the facilities and the lack of PPE has led to a worsening of the situation/10.3928/01484834-20200520-01