In order for a nurse to establish a therapeutic relationship with a client, it has been recognized that the nurse must be competent in both innate and professional caring capabilities (Watson, 2008). According to Sokola (2013) when nursing students enter clinical settings at the beginning of their education, they care for others with their innate caring abilities. These innate abilities consist of attitudes and behaviours that have been shaped by years of exposure to daily living (Libster, 2001). As students progress within their nursing program, professional caring abilities emerge as their interactions become subjected to education. The purpose of this paper is to reflect and evaluate the student’s relational abilities with a client in regards
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In general, he identifies that theories are the basis for nursing praxis, making up a registered nurse’s body of knowledge (Rolfe, 1992). In effort to understand this, one can recognize that the profession of nursing attempts to match theories of chemistry and physics in order to build a firm foundation of scientific knowledge. With this information, the student has recognized similarities between theory and practice. As previously mentioned, nursing education has an emphasis on reflective capabilities as well as theoretical comprehension. Gustafsson and Faberberd (2004) state that reflection serves as a tool to support professional development, resulting in better client outcomes. Evidently, a nurse with strong reflective capabilities and theoretical knowledge will illustrate excellent …show more content…
Reflective practice has identified, however, that physical touch was not used. With this information, physical touch will be incorporated into future relations, provided the situation is appropriate. It has been established that caring does more than address the needs of the client. It also helps practitioners develop humanity (Watson, 2007; 2010). Nursing students specifically are being taught to examine their relationships with clients. As Hatlevik states, “developing nursing students’ reflective skills is widely viewed as a key component in helping them perceive coherence between theory and practice” (p.
In general, he identifies that theories are the basis for nursing praxis, making up a registered nurse’s body of knowledge (Rolfe, 1992). In effort to understand this, one can recognize that the profession of nursing attempts to match theories of chemistry and physics in order to build a firm foundation of scientific knowledge. With this information, the student has recognized similarities between theory and practice. As previously mentioned, nursing education has an emphasis on reflective capabilities as well as theoretical comprehension. Gustafsson and Faberberd (2004) state that reflection serves as a tool to support professional development, resulting in better client outcomes. Evidently, a nurse with strong reflective capabilities and theoretical knowledge will illustrate excellent …show more content…
Reflective practice has identified, however, that physical touch was not used. With this information, physical touch will be incorporated into future relations, provided the situation is appropriate. It has been established that caring does more than address the needs of the client. It also helps practitioners develop humanity (Watson, 2007; 2010). Nursing students specifically are being taught to examine their relationships with clients. As Hatlevik states, “developing nursing students’ reflective skills is widely viewed as a key component in helping them perceive coherence between theory and practice” (p.