The theory of Caring as Nursing is concerned with caring being an unselfish act. It is also focused on a lived shared experience between the one providing care and the ones being cared for, in other words, a nursing situation (Boykin & Schoenhofer, 2013). The concept of caring is concerned with the demonstrating kindness and concern for others.
In nursing, the expression of caring entails committed engagement, undivided attention, opportunities for questioning all in an attempt to address an individual’s dilemma. Auster and Weiner (2007) reasons, “Caring is a sustained emotional investment in an individual’s well-being, characterized by a desire to take action that will benefit that person”.
Caring is employed universally and is a display of humaneness. It has a significant impact on an individual’s thinking, feeling and overall well-being. It requires connection through relationships and acknowledgement of an individual needs. Therefore, caring is viewed as a distinctive characteristic central to the discipline of nursing. Caring is grounded in nursing’s value of maintaining the dignity and integrity of patients. (Wolf, 2013).
Reflection on lived experiences involving …show more content…
In healthcare, emphasis is often placed on the medical and disease aspect of a situation. As nurses were are fortunate to have a grounded understanding in the concept of caring. As an advanced practice nurse, I will be able to apply several patterns of knowing in combination with theoretical concepts and perspective. As an advanced practice nurse I am able to view caring through a broaden lens. I am able to engage in nursing situations and apply theoretical perspectives which are based on a humanistic model. As a result I am able to nurture patient’s wholeness, enhance their personhood all while meeting their
In nursing, the expression of caring entails committed engagement, undivided attention, opportunities for questioning all in an attempt to address an individual’s dilemma. Auster and Weiner (2007) reasons, “Caring is a sustained emotional investment in an individual’s well-being, characterized by a desire to take action that will benefit that person”.
Caring is employed universally and is a display of humaneness. It has a significant impact on an individual’s thinking, feeling and overall well-being. It requires connection through relationships and acknowledgement of an individual needs. Therefore, caring is viewed as a distinctive characteristic central to the discipline of nursing. Caring is grounded in nursing’s value of maintaining the dignity and integrity of patients. (Wolf, 2013).
Reflection on lived experiences involving …show more content…
In healthcare, emphasis is often placed on the medical and disease aspect of a situation. As nurses were are fortunate to have a grounded understanding in the concept of caring. As an advanced practice nurse, I will be able to apply several patterns of knowing in combination with theoretical concepts and perspective. As an advanced practice nurse I am able to view caring through a broaden lens. I am able to engage in nursing situations and apply theoretical perspectives which are based on a humanistic model. As a result I am able to nurture patient’s wholeness, enhance their personhood all while meeting their