MY Core Values
These values; conscientiousness, agreeableness, respect, and accountability shape who I am and how I aspire to practice as a nurse. Each value connects to my upbringing, personal experiences, and cultural influences, guiding my interactions with others and my approach to patient care. Whether it’s through being thorough and organized, kind and empathetic, respectful of differences, or taking full responsibility for my actions, I strive to embody these principles in my daily life and future nursing practice. They serve as a foundation for building trust, fostering collaboration, and providing holistic, ethical, and compassionate care.
Conscientiousness
Statement: Conscientiousness means being diligent, organized, and thorough in all tasks. In nursing, this value ensures I provide ethical, accurate, and detailed care by following protocols, attending to every aspect of a patient’s needs, and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.
Brief Exploration: Conscientiousness in my case was greatly influenced by my family and the environment created by my church. Attending church with my parents every Sunday provided me with valuable lessons on responsibility, morality, and the importance of setting goals and achieving them. Over time, viewing my parents and siblings as role models and observing how they maintained discipline in their own lives, balancing work, family, and community responsibilities helped me to develop conscientiousness.
In nursing, conscientiousness might mean consistently delivering care attentively, meeting patients’ needs responsibly, and maintaining accuracy in documentation and clinical tasks, it is foundational to responsible, ethical, and goal-oriented patient care. For example, a nurse displaying conscientiousness would meticulously follow protocols when administering medication to avoid dosage errors. In another situation, when creating a care plan, a conscientious nurse carefully considers the patient’s physical, emotional, and social needs, ensuring they receive holistic and attentive care. Possessing this value, makes me envision myself as a nurse who will not leave any stone unturned when providing care for patients.
Agreeableness
Statement: Being agreeable is about being kind, empathetic, and understanding. In nursing, this means connecting with patients and showing that I care. It’s also about working well with my team to ensure that everyone feels heard and supported.
Brief Exploration: Agreeableness including qualities like being softhearted and kind influences my relationships and outlook on life. Being softhearted and trusting has helped me form strong connections, as I tend to always offer to help others. This approach has led to meaningful friendships and relationships that i can boast of today. While I wasn’t always as openly agreeable, I now see it as a choice that enriches my life and deepens my connections. My mom’s generous nature may have also influenced this trait. She is always rea