Watson’s theory of caring is associated with attitudes and behaviors that are related to one’s will, intention, or an obligation that displays itself in their behavioral acts (1985). Watson’s theory has ten interventions characterized as Carative Factors that centers on helping people across the life course. The manifestations that were associated with the Carative Factors were include manifested as having a higher degree of harmony within their minds, bodies, and souls. Watson’s 10 Carative Factors include: (1) Establishing a humanistic-unselfish system of values, (2) Inspiring faith-hope to increase well-being, (3) Promoting sensitivity to self and others, (4) Building a helping-trusting, human care relationship (5) Stimulating a safe…
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I do have a similar experience like you. My aunt was a nurse and I used to visit her very often to deliver her lunch. The hospital was run by catholic missionaries and was a beautiful place with lot of trees and flowers. During my visits, I used to get lot of toffies from nurses and nuns. I have been fascinated with their white uniform and decided to be a nurse when I grew up. I choose nursing as I like to care for the sick and needy. Watson’s caring theory influence me a lot and I have done a lot of research on her theory. Her theory has a special place in nursing as nursing is caring. The felling of caring is not thoughtless, it is thoughtful. The expression of caring can be vary but it is the feeling, that shapes the course of…
Caring, central to nursing practice as it promotes patient health outcome spiritually, physically, and emotionally. Society sees nursing as a caring profession and it is also a reason why many of us chose this career path. Caring is one of the main reason why I decided to pursue nursing as my profession. Earlier this year in my intro to nursing class, I presented on the Watson’s Caring theory for our class project. It was also where I discovered that Kaiser Permanente whom shares the same belief model. Kaiser integrated the model of Caring Science, also known as the Watson’s theory into their nursing practice. Kaiser’s belief model is the ideal work environment that shares my core values about nursing. It is important to recognize future employer’s values because it is the framework that guides their practice in the clinical setting. Leading to the concept…
Jean Watsons Theory of Caring has become essential in nursing. Caring is at the core of nursing and is vital in providing positive patient outcomes. Watson’s theory is based upon human caring relationships and experiences in human life. She acknowledges a caring relationship and caring environment preserve human dignity, wholeness, and integrity and to restore the person’s harmony it is the nurse’s responsibility to assist an individual to establish meaning in illness and suffering (Cara, 2008). Nurses have a responsibility to evaluate the patient’s physical, mental, and emotional well- being.…
In the latter part of the 1970’s Jean Watson had an idea to create a universal interconnectedness goal that supports healing, to include nurses of all disciplines. Her idea would include a common awareness and connection between nurse and patient. This connection incorporated healing from physical, philosophical, spiritual, and scientific perspectives. Establishing a relationship between nurse and patient would bring deeper conversations, create trusting and tighter bonds, and aid in a more rapid healing process for the patient (Sitzman, 2007).…
Jean Watson’s theories of nursing are instrumental in today’s structure of nursing. Watson’s theories are being practiced in various health care setting all over the world. One of these theories in the nursing process. This entails first assessing patient, planning, intervention and evaluation. There is multitude of research proving these theories to be effective in treating and caring for patients with this consistent approach. In this paper I will dissect her different carative factors learned and that is being practiced. I will discuss different examples of Watson’s theories of caring and its application. This will depict the level of importance and how valuable this approach certainly is. Nursing is also being based on more scientific approaches that Watson’s bases some of her theories. This is consistent with the changing nature of the philosophy of science and history, and the numerous methods for the advancing knowledge of nursing. Watson (1999)…
A Nurse is defined as a “person trained to care 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 community while applying their knowledge. Nursing is more than just taking care of client while their ill, nursing is creating relationships, show characteristics of the CNO standards while also implanting…
Nurses play a critical role in the healing process of the patients as they show support and caring towards them. The theory also outlines vital and powerful therapeutic connections. Watson believed caring was the most important aspect of the patient-nurse relationship (Jesse & Alligood 2013). Nurses undergo training of concepts of love, faith, trust and understanding that help in developing caring relationships and expanding on high-quality healthcare. The theory was developed in 1975 when Jean Watson was teaching the University of Colorado. It developed from his views of nursing and more in bringing attention to the health profession of the caring values and practices to the society at large. She focused more on inner healing of the patients and how the nurses can accomplish this healing by proving unique care (Jesse & Alligood…
Changes in health care delivery have increased nursing workloads and responsibility. Patients have increased acuity levels and nurse patient ratios have increased partly due to the shortage of professional nurses. There has been a shift from the medical model to a patient centered or family centered care model. This shift has been influenced by hospitals needs to increase patient satisfaction and patient safety. The goal is to involve patients and families in the decision making of all aspects of care and to empower patients. This requires communication and collaboration with all disciplines and embodies Watson’s caring theory and the concepts of Holistic nursing and wholeness.…
Before reading this article, I was aware that the nurse-patient relationship is the foundation of nursing practice, conjointly founded on trust, respect and empathy. From my personal learning perspective, I feel that I need to establish better opportunities for my personal and professional growth by overcoming obstacles to enhance and improve my patient relationships. In my own clinical practice, I tend to focus on the tasks at hand and less so on…
Theories contain concepts, definitions, models, propositions, and are being based on assumptions (Nursing Theories, 2010). The nursing profession uses nursing theories as the framework and foundation for practice. Many people find nursing theories to be meaningless and of no use to the profession, as this student did before she knew what the history and meaning behind nursing theories. Nursing theories aid nurses by improving patient care and enhancing communication between members (Nursing Theories). Various nursing theorists have theories available for nursing practice. This paper will focus on Watson’s Theory of Human Caring, including the history and concepts of the theory.…
This model helps to establish a trusting rapport between you and the patient. When dealing with patients on an everyday basis the nurse is the one who interacts with the patient the most and sets the tone for the relationship. Compassion and human touch are necessary for positive patient outcomes. Following this module reminds me and helps me to improve my delivery of care by allowing patients to communicate feelings while I actively listen to their needs. When I enter a patient’s room I survey the scene or take a holistic approach. I want to let this patient know I care about all of their needs and not just the medical concerns. The theory states “interconnectedness of one human touching or caring for another is a carative factor which promotes restoration of health and equilibrium” (Cherry & Jacob, 2011). After I introduce myself to the patient I immediately ask them how they are feeling or if there is anything that they are concerned about. I feel this gives the patient the opportunity to discuss concerns and allows time for therapeutic communication establishing a trusting nurse to patient environment. Watson’s carative factors help with caring or maintaining health even when a patient is terminal. I instill this theory through offering chaplin services to patients or assistance finding mental support for those that are terminal. I come in contact with many different cultures…
Caring is behavior that demonstrates compassion and respect for another. Nursing is a nurturing profession and caring is the crucial component of its holistic practice, especially with the seriously ill patient. Holistic nursing care includes healing the mind, body, and soul of the patients. It involves thinking about and helping patients with the effects of illness on the mind, body, emotions, spirituality, religion, and personal relationships. The Student Learning Outcome (SLO) area I chose for this paper is Caring. I will address how to evaluate the effect of caregiver attitudes in the nursing practice environment.…
Doing what is most beneficial for my patients and family is the type of nursing I want to continue with. I will continue to try and build caring, trusting relationships with my patients. Individualizing care for each including their personal, emotional and physical needs will be at the center of how I will continue to practice so as to deliver quality care. Writing this paper I have delved into what nursing truly means to me and have become more aware of what is the foundation of what I value most for my clinical practice.…