Although nurses can be found all over the world, they are viewed differently from person to person. These opinions vary on everything from their responsibilities and job descriptions, to their value and the important role they play in patients' medical care. After 10 years of working with nurses, my opinions have changed several times. In the following definitions, I will explain my current views on these important nursing concepts and their connections to a person's health. Nursing concept of person The concept of person includes many more things than just the patient. The person covers all aspects of being physiological and psychological, just as I believe a person is made up of their experiences, emotions, physical body and environment, all these aspects impact patient care. To understand the concept of personhood, as it applies to patient care, a nurse must strive to understand the full range of patient needs. One of these needs is emotional, which may mean addressing family issues or changes in the patient's perception of their limitations and body image. The nurse must also understand the patient's physical condition, as some diseases may cause actual disability in a patient while others may only cause perceived disability by a patient. Nurses care for both the emotional and physical well-being of a patient, as they are interconnected and a healthy balance needs to be found to encourage health. Nursing concept of environment The patient's environment consists of both the physical environment in which he lives and the environment in which he lives. the emotional environment in which they exist. An environment can affect a person's health in many ways. Being in a clean, well-ventilated area with adequate temperature and sleeping conditions... middle of paper... health. We must understand a wide range of needs, from the needs of the physical body to the emotional and spiritual needs of the patient. Nurses do more than follow doctor's orders and dispense medications. We must understand the patient's illness, the doctor's plans for his or her health, and the patient's expectations regarding his or her recovery process. We must anticipate possible complications resulting from the procedures the patient undergoes, as well as complications resulting from medications and other treatments. We need to understand patients' emotional needs and their level of understanding of their condition. All of these aspects come together to make the nursing profession a collaboration with many other jobs. We are healers, therapists, spiritual supports, educators and in times of pain and need we are a source of strength for our patients and their families.