Nursing, as a major component of the health care system, must be responsive to rapid developments in the system itself as well as in scientific knowledge and technology, and must be proactive in contributing to changes which will benefit all people. Beliefs about the nature of person, environment, health, and nursing and their interrelatedness provide the foundation for the development of the nursing programs. First, we believe that the person is a dynamic and unique biopsychosociospiritual being who functions as an integrated whole. As an open system, the person utilizes adaptive behaviors while interacting with the environment and is constantly evolving. When a therapeutic environment exists the person tends to move in a positive direction.
Environment is the internal and external situation in which individuals find themselves.
Phenomena in the environment influence development, beliefs, and behaviors. Meaningful interventions occur when the dynamic and interdependent relationship of person-environment interactions is considered. We believe that health is a dynamic state of balance which is influenced by biological, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual factors. We further believe that health care is a fundamental right. Health changes with time and varies according to circumstances.