Jean Watson Historical Perspective
Historical Perspective
Lori Seivers
NUR/518
November 11, 2013
Becky Keele
Historical Perspective
In the nursing profession there are so many researchers in history that have had a significant impact on nursing and the continuing research. A nursing researcher and theorist who changed the view on nursing and continues to influence the nursing profession is Jean Watson. During the completion of my Bachelor’s program and studying several theorists, Jean Watson has been the focus of my practice and an influence.
The American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) recognized Jean Watson for the achievement of holistic nursing. Between 1975 and 1979 Watson developed the grand theory of Transpersonal Caring, the name was changed and
was called the theory of Human Caring. Through the years this theory has been evolving and was revised in 2008 into Nursing, The Philosophy and Science of Caring. This was an extension of the original theory and is presently in the latest form containing the ten Carative factors (AHNA). The Ten Carative Factors contained ten elements:
1. Humanistic-altruistic system of value (Watson, 1988, p. 75).
2. Faith-hope (Watson, 1988, p. 75).
3. Sensitivity to self and others (Watson, 1988, p. 75).
4. Helping-trusting, human care relationship (Watson, 1988, p. 75).
5. Expressing positive and negative feelings (Watson, 1988, p. 75).
6. Creative problem-solving caring process (Watson, 1988, p. 75).
7. Transpersonal teaching-learning (Watson, 1988, p. 75).
8. Protective, supportive, and corrective mental, societal, physical, and spiritual environment (Watson, 1988, p. 75).
9. Assistance with human needs (Watson, 1988, p.75).
10. Existential-phenomenological-spiritual forces (Watson, 1988, p. 75).
Dr. Jean Watson as the Dean at the University of Colorado established the Center for Human Caring (AHNA). In 2007 Watson founded the nonprofit international organization, Watsons Caring Science Institute, which was formed to restore the nature of caring and healing, to support the system of nature, and to retain the competent, caring professional nurses who are a precious resource in current healthcare (AHNA).
Watson’s theory of transpersonal caring is a qualitative research and considered to be more of a guideline for the nurse patient interaction. The theory provides a framework for patient-centered nursing care (Neil & Tomey, 2006). Watson’s transpersonal caring can be applied to the nursing profession by giving a guide for providing comfort measures, alleviating stress, suffering, and pain. Watson’s theory can also provide promotion for healing and well-being by preserving human dignity, assists the patient in finding a meaning to the illness and suffering and help restore the person to harmony. References
Neil, R. M., & Tomey, A. M. (2006). Jean Watson: Philosophy and science of caring.
In A. M. Tomey & M. R. Alligood (Eds.), Nursing Theorists and Their Work (6th ed., pp. 91–115). St. Louis, MO: Mosby
Schoner, A. American Holistic Nursing Association (AHNA). The American Holistic Nurses Association Honors Dr. Jean Watson RN, PhD, FAAN, AHN-BC with the Holistic Nurse of the Year Award. June 24, 2010, Retrieved From http://www.ahna.org/Home/News-Room/HNY-Award-2010.
Watson, J. (1988). Nursing: Human Science and Human Care. A Theory of Nursing (2nd printing). New York: National League for Nursing. (Original work published in 1985.)
Lori Seivers
NUR/518
November 11, 2013
Becky Keele
Historical Perspective
In the nursing profession there are so many researchers in history that have had a significant impact on nursing and the continuing research. A nursing researcher and theorist who changed the view on nursing and continues to influence the nursing profession is Jean Watson. During the completion of my Bachelor’s program and studying several theorists, Jean Watson has been the focus of my practice and an influence.
The American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) recognized Jean Watson for the achievement of holistic nursing. Between 1975 and 1979 Watson developed the grand theory of Transpersonal Caring, the name was changed and
was called the theory of Human Caring. Through the years this theory has been evolving and was revised in 2008 into Nursing, The Philosophy and Science of Caring. This was an extension of the original theory and is presently in the latest form containing the ten Carative factors (AHNA). The Ten Carative Factors contained ten elements:
1. Humanistic-altruistic system of value (Watson, 1988, p. 75).
2. Faith-hope (Watson, 1988, p. 75).
3. Sensitivity to self and others (Watson, 1988, p. 75).
4. Helping-trusting, human care relationship (Watson, 1988, p. 75).
5. Expressing positive and negative feelings (Watson, 1988, p. 75).
6. Creative problem-solving caring process (Watson, 1988, p. 75).
7. Transpersonal teaching-learning (Watson, 1988, p. 75).
8. Protective, supportive, and corrective mental, societal, physical, and spiritual environment (Watson, 1988, p. 75).
9. Assistance with human needs (Watson, 1988, p.75).
10. Existential-phenomenological-spiritual forces (Watson, 1988, p. 75).
Dr. Jean Watson as the Dean at the University of Colorado established the Center for Human Caring (AHNA). In 2007 Watson founded the nonprofit international organization, Watsons Caring Science Institute, which was formed to restore the nature of caring and healing, to support the system of nature, and to retain the competent, caring professional nurses who are a precious resource in current healthcare (AHNA).
Watson’s theory of transpersonal caring is a qualitative research and considered to be more of a guideline for the nurse patient interaction. The theory provides a framework for patient-centered nursing care (Neil & Tomey, 2006). Watson’s transpersonal caring can be applied to the nursing profession by giving a guide for providing comfort measures, alleviating stress, suffering, and pain. Watson’s theory can also provide promotion for healing and well-being by preserving human dignity, assists the patient in finding a meaning to the illness and suffering and help restore the person to harmony. References
Neil, R. M., & Tomey, A. M. (2006). Jean Watson: Philosophy and science of caring.
In A. M. Tomey & M. R. Alligood (Eds.), Nursing Theorists and Their Work (6th ed., pp. 91–115). St. Louis, MO: Mosby
Schoner, A. American Holistic Nursing Association (AHNA). The American Holistic Nurses Association Honors Dr. Jean Watson RN, PhD, FAAN, AHN-BC with the Holistic Nurse of the Year Award. June 24, 2010, Retrieved From http://www.ahna.org/Home/News-Room/HNY-Award-2010.
Watson, J. (1988). Nursing: Human Science and Human Care. A Theory of Nursing (2nd printing). New York: National League for Nursing. (Original work published in 1985.)