Jean Watson ’s Caring Theory Dr. Jean Watson is a nursing theorist whom work has expanded the concept of caring within the nursing profession. Jean Watson’s Caring theory focuses on the transpersonal interactions between nurse and patient to establish a caring relationship. In this paper‚ I will define theory as it pertains to nursing. I will also give a general background of Watson’s caring theory. I will include a description of concepts within Watson’s theory as well as‚ major
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Caring moment defines Caring science encompasses a humanitarian‚ human science orientation to human caring processes‚ phenomena and experiences. Caring science includes arts and humanities as well as science. A caring science perspective is grounded in a relational ontology of being-in-relation‚ and a world view of unity and connectedness of All. Transpersonal Caring acknowledges unity of life and connections that move in concentric circles of caring – from individual‚ to others‚ to community‚ to
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for the sick or infirm‚ especially in a hospital” (The free dictionary‚ 2002) while caring is defined as “a feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others; showing or having compassion” (The free dictionary‚ 2002). The two are very intertwined with each other. To be a nurse you must show both aspects. An ideal nurse to me is someone that goes out of their way to help others‚ someone that is an overall caring person that is professional‚ passionate and is wanting to make a difference in the
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Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring NUR/403 KIMBERLY FROMMEL Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring Introduction: Jean Watson is a nursing theorist whose focus is human caring. Watson’s (2008) theory of human caring is widely used in nursing practice. Nursing is a caring science with ethical and theoretical associations. Human beings are linked to each other in the caring practice; a nurse’s humanity embraces the humanity of others to sustain the self-esteem of self and others. Nurses take
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The Theory of Philosophy and Science of Caring Jean Watson derived the nursing theory of Philosophy and Science of Caring. She obtained her nursing education from the Lewis Gale School of Nursing‚ and continued her nursing education at the University of Colorado‚ where she earned her Bachelors and Master’s degrees in nursing‚ and also her Ph.D. She has six honorary degrees‚ and was the dean of nursing at the University’s health and science center‚ and was also the president of the National League
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Human caring‚ according to Watson‚ is based on human values such as "kindness‚ concern‚ and love of self and others." She differentiates altruism from self-sacrifice and describes it as a fullness of being that allows the nurse to be authentically present with clients. Watson states that a humanistic-altruistic value system begins early in life but continues to be influenced through interactions with parents‚ family‚ friends‚ and others‚ including nurse educators. Furthermore‚ she asserts that such
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emphasize the humanizing ingredient of compassion . . . is urgent” (Roach 1987‚ p. 61 You are required to adopt a position on this statement (agree or disagree/take a side) and construct an argument to support your case. Your argument must be supported with evidence from a variety of relevant information sources This assignment asks Bachelor of Nursing students to adopt a position on a statement - an abbreviated quote from Roach (1987)‚ constructing an argument supported by evidence from a variety
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Watson ’s Theory of Human Caring Paper Sandra Younge University of Phoenix NUR 403 Sharon Little-Stoetzel November 17‚ 2014 Watson ’s Theory of Human Caring Paper Jean Watson began her theory of human caring in 1979 and over the years‚ she has been revising her theory to provide more specific explanations of her concepts and philosophy. The core of her theory remains‚ that human caring is based on values such as kindness‚ concern‚ and love of self and others.(Falk Rafael‚ 2000). This
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Based off the three excerpts I chose from the book‚ "Stiff"‚ by Mary Roach‚ I decided to rename the title‚ "How to Use Your Cadaver". The passages I chose all relate to the title since they deal with the different uses of cadavers. My first passage from page 87 explains how cadavers have been used in car crash simulations to determine the force of impact during the crash. Most people‚ including myself‚ don’t realize this even though we ride in a car almost everyday. Because of these cadavers
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http://www.reshealth.org/aboutus/mission.cfm Watson‚ J. (1985). Nursing: The philosophy and science of caring. Niwot‚ CO: University Press of Colorado References: Watson‚ J. (1985). Nursing: Human science and human care: A theory of nursing. Norwalk‚ CT Jean Watson’s Theory of Caring Michelle Risquet Vincent Guerrero Marie-Beth Unsay-Hernandez Felician University Watson’s core belief is that caring is the essence of nursing. Her primary
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