Swanson's Theory Of Caring

career, many theories and models have directed the individual practices throughout every specific field of nursing. One of the theories that not only directs a nurse’s practice, but also continues to be a positive influence to the practice is Watson’s theory of human caring. The utilization of Watson’s theory of human caring is extremely relevant within the critical care arena, specifically because of the high acuity of the patient population. The practical application of this theory is explored…

Running head: CARING THEORY Caring Theory University of Phoenix Caring Theory Caring is the central component of the nursing profession. Jean Watson believed that the essence of nursing is caring for a person (Alderson, Huynh, & Thompson, 2008). Watson’s caring theory has a philosophical, moral and spiritual source that addresses a person’s health with a holistic approach focusing on the mind, body, and soul. According to Watson (2009), “nurses and practitioners who are literate with…

Jean Watson's Caring Theory Jeanne Watson recommends a turning back to the remembrance of our original desire for wishing to become a nurse. According to her, duties of nursing have turned us from motivation (or "body") into machine. Similar to the AACN's dislike of the customer model of patient, Watson recommends a human approach that comes about through perceiving nursing as acting in the moment. Using ten 'Curative Factors' or 'Caritas Processes', Watson describes how we can transform the 'machine'…

Watson’s Theory of Caring Jane A. Festejo University of Phoenix NUR/403: Theories and Models in Nursing Practice July 29, 2010 Vicki Grosdidier, RN, MSN, CNM Watson’s Theory of Caring Many nursing scholars have developed theories on caring not only because it is essential to the profession of nursing, but because it is a universal phenomenon that influences how every human being thinks, feels, and behaves. Unfortunately, due to the hectic and fast-paced health care environment in today’s…

Jean Watson's Caring Theory in Nursing UTHSCSA The Implementation of Jean Watson’s Caring Theory in Nursing Dr. Jean Watson defined nursing as a “Human science of persons and human health-illness experiences that are mediated by professional, personal, scientific, esthetic, and ethical human“(Watson, 1988, p. 54). The Caring Theory of Nursing is a relational caring for self and others based on a moral, ethical, and philosophical foundation of love and values (Watson Caring Science Institute…

Examining the Theory of Caring Swanson's (1993) Theory of Caring is structured around five principles that encompass the overall definition of caring in nursing practice. This theory states that caring revolves around five categories: knowing, being with, doing for, enabling, and maintaining belief. When applied to nursing practice, each of these five categories can fuel the caregiver's attitude and improve overall patient well-being. In nursing, as well as other areas caring can be defined as,…

Swanson’s Middle Range Nursing Theory of Caring By: Shari Semelroth RN, BSN Mennonite College of Nursing Abstract Do we honestly make an effort to improve the environment, care, medical treatment, and interactions with those patients who are suffering a loss? Do we adequately provide the care that they need? These questions are answered in Swanson’s Middle Range Theory of Caring. We examine the five caring processes and their applications to one’s daily nursing routines. Many healthcare organizations…

Watson’s Theory of Human Caring Nursing has a vast history, and throughout time nursing has adapted and grown to meet the needs of its people. There are some nurses whom are well known and even in history books. These nurses noticed something missing and attempted to fill that gap. Nursing theories came about to help close the gap. Because no two people are exactly alike the theories offer ways a nurse can identify and attempt to meet the needs of his or her patients. Jean Watson is one of…

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…

Watson’s Theory of Human Caring Watson’s Theory of Human Caring Introduction Human caring is what sets nursing apart from other professions. As Watson (1998) stated, “care and love are the most universal, the most tremendous and the most mysterious of cosmic forces: they comprise the primal universal psychic energy. Caring is the essence of nursing and the most central and unifying focus for nursing practice” (p. 32-33). It is important to establish a good nurse-patient relationship in order…