Marilyn Ray and Jean Watson's Theories Compared
Marilyn Ray and Jean Watson’s Caring Theories Compared
Winifred Hernandez
National American University
Abstract
How is caring defined? In nursing, caring is an essential part of our profession. It is the foundation and initial approach used in our daily practice. There are many belief systems in which caring is examined. The two theories discussed in this paper are Marilyn Anne Ray’s Theory of Bureaucratic Caring and Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring. The Theory of Bureaucratic Caring was generated in a complex organization, while The Theory of Human caring defines caring in more of a scientific way. The definition of caring for each have some similar characteristics, but these two theorist methodologies are quite different. This paper will interpret these two theories of caring, apply them to practice, and then explore both their similarities and their differences.
Marilyn Ray and Jean Watson’s Caring Theories Compared Have you ever wondered why you went into nursing? Is it because of the salary? Is it because you needed a change? Is it because you wanted to put your best foot forward and utilize your positive energy to help others? Whatever the reason, caring is an integral part of nursing that cannot be ignored. Nursing today, is more complex than ever. The constant change in technology and increased duties in patient care can be quite overwhelming. One must have a beneficial understanding of what caring is in order to be an effective nurse. Caring, as a central concept, has led to the development of several theories.
Marilyn Anne Ray’s Theory of Bureaucratic Caring originated as a grounded theory first (caring in a complex organization), then as a holographic theory, which showed the growth and development of the nature of nursing over time. "The purpose of Ray's dissertation study was to generate a theory of the dynamic structure of caring in a complex organization" (Turkel, 2007). Ray spent approximately 8 months in a local hospital
Winifred Hernandez
National American University
Abstract
How is caring defined? In nursing, caring is an essential part of our profession. It is the foundation and initial approach used in our daily practice. There are many belief systems in which caring is examined. The two theories discussed in this paper are Marilyn Anne Ray’s Theory of Bureaucratic Caring and Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring. The Theory of Bureaucratic Caring was generated in a complex organization, while The Theory of Human caring defines caring in more of a scientific way. The definition of caring for each have some similar characteristics, but these two theorist methodologies are quite different. This paper will interpret these two theories of caring, apply them to practice, and then explore both their similarities and their differences.
Marilyn Ray and Jean Watson’s Caring Theories Compared Have you ever wondered why you went into nursing? Is it because of the salary? Is it because you needed a change? Is it because you wanted to put your best foot forward and utilize your positive energy to help others? Whatever the reason, caring is an integral part of nursing that cannot be ignored. Nursing today, is more complex than ever. The constant change in technology and increased duties in patient care can be quite overwhelming. One must have a beneficial understanding of what caring is in order to be an effective nurse. Caring, as a central concept, has led to the development of several theories.
Marilyn Anne Ray’s Theory of Bureaucratic Caring originated as a grounded theory first (caring in a complex organization), then as a holographic theory, which showed the growth and development of the nature of nursing over time. "The purpose of Ray's dissertation study was to generate a theory of the dynamic structure of caring in a complex organization" (Turkel, 2007). Ray spent approximately 8 months in a local hospital