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Jean Watsons Theory of Human Caring & Caring Science Jean Watson PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN By Amanda Boone, RN & Gina Gilmore, RN http://media.noetic.org/uploads/images/presenters/watson.jpg

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Who is Jean Watson 5 Nurse Author Dean Professor Founder Scholar Holds multiple Doctorate degrees

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History of Theory Development 5 Jean Watson is a nursing theorist who has evolved her work around theory, science, philosophy, research, and most importantly has centered her focus on a theory about caring. Watsons theory is focused on holistic human. Watsons theory was deeply influenced by personal issues; the death of her husband by suicide and the tragic loss of her eye in a golfing incident.

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History of Theory Development 5 The Theory of Human Caring was developed in 1979 with the focus on bringing meaning and focus to nursing as a distinct health profession. Watsons belief is that the focus should be on connecting with the patients inner self by the use of healing, caring, spirituality, science, and philosophy instead of the focus being on illness and disease.

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History Of Theory Development 5 As Watson formulated her theory, she found inspiration in Florence Nightingales focus on caring. Florence Nightingale states, It is the surgeon who saves a persons life .it is the nurse who helps this person live.

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Human Caring Model http://www.kaweahdelta.org/Resources/14773/FileRepository/Watsons%20Theory%20of%20Human%20Caring.jpg

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Components of this Theory 9 A Caring Science defined (Watson 2008: 311) Ontological Humanitarian Philosophical Ethical Phenomenal Metaphysical Expressive http://watsoncaringscience.or g/event-registration/?ee=3

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Definition: Ontology The philosophical study of the nature of 4,5 Being Becoming Existence http://www.polygonblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/3d-stone-test- render.jpg

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Definition: Humanitarianism 3 In its most simple form a person who is devoted to the support of human Exhibiting sympathy for humans universally Kindness Benevolence Empathetic Wellbeing http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/9e/b2/39/9eb239f941dcc1073e79200a1cee9739.jpg

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Definition: Epistemology 6 The Theory of Knowledge. What is the nature of knowledge? How do we acquire knowledge? How do we determine truth or deception? Rationalism or empiricism? Is this a internal or external process?

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Core Concepts of a Caring Science Core Concepts of a Caring Science 9 (Watson 2008, p263) Transpersonal Caring Connections- individual, community, planet Objective- empirical Subjective- interpretive Epistemological Clinical inquiry

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Caring Practices: Nursing's Role in Transpersonal Relationships 2 Being present Loving - kindness Equanimity Mind-body-spirit Openness Commitment Respect Honor

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Caring: Nursing's Role in Transpersonal Relationships 1,5 Transpersonal caring calls for an authenticity of being and becoming, an ability to be present to self and other in a reflective frame; the transpersonal nurse has the ability to center consciousness and intentionality on caring, healing, and wholeness, rather than on disease, illness and pathology. (WATSON CARING SCIENCE INSTITUTE & INTERNATIONAL CARITAS CONSORTIUM. (2013).

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Caring: Nursings Role Transpersonal Relationships 5 Connectedness Spirituality Inner self Treating person rather than illness Therapeutic relationship Healing Caring Healing

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Caring Encounters 1,2,5 Lead to harmony Balance Reflection Healing Understanding Making a difference Improved outcomes http://sathyasaibaba.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/buddha-wallpapers-photos-pictures-h2o-lily.jpg

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Nursing Knowledge 9 Science Art Aesthetic Ethical Intuitive Personal Cultural Spiritual

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Understanding Humanism Allows 2,3,9 Understanding the patients reality Life experiences Meaning Context Genuine relationships Trust Support Dignity

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Application of Knowledge 2,5,7,9 Caritas Conscious Practice Process/ frame of referenceCompetencies - outcomes 1Altruistic systemAvailable 2Authentic presenceSupport 3Awareness of self and patientCentered relationship 4TrustUnconditional non- judgmental relationship 5Promoting expressionReflection and awareness 6Scientific problem-solvingFramework 7Engaged teachingEmpowered learning 8Healing environmentWholeness and healing 9Basic needsAnticipated, respected, met 10DiscoveryAcceptance and openness

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Relevance of Theory Dr. Watson provides a frame work that encourages an altruistic system that is nonjudgmental and supportive. Through her system a relationship develops that allows the nurse and patient to explore feelings, problem solve and consider the future. This is an application of loving- kindness that honors each of us as human beings.

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Conclusion A Caring Science provides the nurse a way to preserve human dignity by assisting patients in finding meaning in order to restore balance and harmony 2. Watsons Vision for the future of nursing 8. Article on transforming professional practice Living Legend

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Caritas Meditation 9 Caritas Meditation Audio Caritas Meditation Audio (about 7 minutes)

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