Watson’s theories are explicitly stated and are very clear to the reader. Her theories put clear focus on how care is provided and what its importance is to the patient. The explicit concepts such as the ten carative factors, give the reader a clear list of ten aspects for how to care for the patient in a holistic manor. Similar to her other theories, Watson’s theory for human caring brings emphasis to humanistic care, stating that a caring moment happens when the nurse and patient come together to share a human connection that is unique to their time and experience (Butts & Rich, 2015). Each of Watson’s theories includes the consistent component and importance of care. Whether in reference to her ten carative factors, transpersonal theory
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Caring is effectively demonstrated and practiced interpersonally
2. Caring consists of carative factors that satisfy certain human needs
3. Effectively caring for other promotes health and individual/family growth
4. Caring is accepting a patient for who they are now and who they will become
5. Creating a caring environment is one that offers development potential while allowing the patient to choose what action is best for them at the given time
6. The science of caring is complementary to the science of curing
7. The practice of caring is a central part of …show more content…
In my current ICU setting, the caring process is very important to how I practice and provide care. Caring applies not only to the patient in particular, but often just as much if not more to the family and loved ones of the patient. Having the capability to cure a patient is favorable, but providing the caring aspect can separate good nurses from great nurses in that caring for patients can at times be rare. In the ICU setting the care process and care theories can be applied and influential aspects of positive patient changes. In the future as a family nurse practitioner, these care theories are just as applicable. Practitioners can be set apart by the interest and intent that they show and share with their patient. Having a knowledge base of these care theories can make a difference when they are applied to the patient experience and by reiterating to the patient that they are not just being cared for physically, but also being cared for
Caring is effectively demonstrated and practiced interpersonally
2. Caring consists of carative factors that satisfy certain human needs
3. Effectively caring for other promotes health and individual/family growth
4. Caring is accepting a patient for who they are now and who they will become
5. Creating a caring environment is one that offers development potential while allowing the patient to choose what action is best for them at the given time
6. The science of caring is complementary to the science of curing
7. The practice of caring is a central part of …show more content…
In my current ICU setting, the caring process is very important to how I practice and provide care. Caring applies not only to the patient in particular, but often just as much if not more to the family and loved ones of the patient. Having the capability to cure a patient is favorable, but providing the caring aspect can separate good nurses from great nurses in that caring for patients can at times be rare. In the ICU setting the care process and care theories can be applied and influential aspects of positive patient changes. In the future as a family nurse practitioner, these care theories are just as applicable. Practitioners can be set apart by the interest and intent that they show and share with their patient. Having a knowledge base of these care theories can make a difference when they are applied to the patient experience and by reiterating to the patient that they are not just being cared for physically, but also being cared for