Jean Watson Research Paper
The improvements and transformations of the healthcare system has placed a burden on the roles and responsibilities of a nurse (Parker & Smith 2010, p. 20). Nursing theories establish the scope and significance of a nurse’s role as a healthcare provider (Parker & Smith 2010, p. 21). They provide a universal description of nursing that can be applied to nurses practicing within a variety of settings. The theories of Jean Watson have impacted the manner in which professional nurses’ practice (Parker & Smith 2010, p. 351). Watson is famous for the human caring theory where she explains how nurses need to learn ways to cope with the complications that result in every situation whilst establishing methods to preserve their caring practice (Parker
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The human caring theory is now being introduced in many organizations as a guide to patient care (Parker & Smith 2010, p. 359). Watson’s theory applied in nursing practice not only allows for nurses to care better for patients as a whole but further allows nurses to care better for themselves as whole beings (Caruso, Cisar & Pipe 2008). When Watson’s carative factors are followed, nurses are able to see each of their patient as a person, just like themselves, who lives, breathes, thinks and has emotions; instead of seeing their patient as a bed number. Applying Watson’s theory in acute and chronic settings provides a guide to help clearly explain what nursing is and does and being able to go beyond task orientation (Caruso, Cisar & Pipe …show more content…
88). Furthermore, the theory explains how the presence of a caring nurse can give patients a sense of hope and support. This is done when nurses are present in the moment when caring for their patients and are aware of what they are doing with the intention to care (Watson 2012, p. 71).
Jean Watson has made a significant impact to current nursing practice with her human caring theory. In the absence of Watson’s theory, nurses would be more concentrated on task completion disregarding the highly important element of caring in their practices. The theory has made today’s nurses’ use and maintain a caring approach with all their nursing
The human caring theory is now being introduced in many organizations as a guide to patient care (Parker & Smith 2010, p. 359). Watson’s theory applied in nursing practice not only allows for nurses to care better for patients as a whole but further allows nurses to care better for themselves as whole beings (Caruso, Cisar & Pipe 2008). When Watson’s carative factors are followed, nurses are able to see each of their patient as a person, just like themselves, who lives, breathes, thinks and has emotions; instead of seeing their patient as a bed number. Applying Watson’s theory in acute and chronic settings provides a guide to help clearly explain what nursing is and does and being able to go beyond task orientation (Caruso, Cisar & Pipe …show more content…
88). Furthermore, the theory explains how the presence of a caring nurse can give patients a sense of hope and support. This is done when nurses are present in the moment when caring for their patients and are aware of what they are doing with the intention to care (Watson 2012, p. 71).
Jean Watson has made a significant impact to current nursing practice with her human caring theory. In the absence of Watson’s theory, nurses would be more concentrated on task completion disregarding the highly important element of caring in their practices. The theory has made today’s nurses’ use and maintain a caring approach with all their nursing