1 “The Fixed Determination of an Indomitable Will‚ Florence Nightingale” Florence Nightingale Florence Nightingale was born to make a change‚ because she possessed the ambition and devotion to help people at a very young age. The obstacles she had to face as a woman practicing medicine in the nineteenth
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Caring theory is the description of the care healthcare professionals provide in caring practice with the aim of communicating caring as a phenomenon (Ranheim et al‚ 2011). Through the years caring theory has developed in healthcare. The purpose of this essay is to discuss the term caring. In order to understand the term better‚ caring can be divided into several concepts. This essay will focus on the concepts of caring for‚ caring about‚ caring theory and caring science. These concepts will be explained
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Ray’s Theory of Bureaucratic Caring illustrates the importance of spiritual and ethical caring in relation to organizational cultures. Watson’ theory of Human Caring illustrates the fact that caring is central to the discipline of nursing. The paper will elaborate on Watson’s theory‚ Ray’s theory and then compare both theories. The theory of human caring was developed in 1975 and 1979 by Jean Watson. Watson is also the founder of the Center for Human Caring. The theory is used to guide new models
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Running head: WHAT IS NURSING? What is nursing? Florence Nightingale once said‚ "You ask me why I do not write something... I think one ’s feelings waste themselves in words‚ they ought all be distilled into actions and into actions that bring results" (Woodham-Smith‚ 1951). I find this quote to be true because sometimes actions are more important than words (especially in the nursing profession). Since the early 1800s nursing has quickly evolved into what we know it as today. Nursing is a unique
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Watson ’s Theory of Human Caring Carmen Martinez NUR403 Aug 8th‚ 2013 Gail Williams Watson ’s Theory of Human Caring Background and major concepts of Watson’s Theory of Human Caring Dr. Jean Watson is considered a theorist‚ a philosopher‚ and a healer. She directed her life works to the science of human caring and proposed a new and innovative approach to the nurse-patient interaction. Dr. Watson resumed her life career as “devoted to the phenomena of human caring‚ and inner subjective
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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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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
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concept of caring is a significant skill and attribute to every healthcare professional. One specific caring theory that has been rutted in the foundation of nursing for many years is Watson’s Theory of Transpersonal Caring. Watson’s theory focuses on caring for the patient as a whole‚ meaning caring about the patient’s mind‚ body and spirit so that the patient can heal at an optimal level. This Transpersonal Caring Theory comprises of ten caritas processes that set the foundation for a caring relationship
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Before Florence Nightingale started to improve nursing as a practice public health care system was underdeveloped. People who were living in urban areas didn’t have access to clean water and proper sewage disposal. Most of the sick people were treated at their homes and cared for by their family members. In the mid of 19th century Florence Nightingale started her mission to improve health care and create nursing as a profession. From her own experience and observations during Crimean War she became
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Watson’s Theory of Human Caring Karen Monico Vidal NUR/403 May 28‚ 2013 University of Phoenix Watson’s Theory of Human Caring According to Watson a “caring moment” encompasses the following: the nurse and patient make contact‚ the nurse enters the patient’s room‚ a feeling of expectation is created‚ through the nurse’s attitude and competence‚ a patient’s world can become larger or smaller‚ brighter or dull
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