Jean Watson's Nursing Theory

Jean Watson is a well respected American nurse theorist that created the Theory on Human Caring. From my perspective her concept on caring for a human being simple, yet has much depth and meaning. I do believe that I became a nurse because I have the ability to care for another human being in an organic way that comes straight from my heart. As I study Jean Watson’s theory further, I can see that parts of her theory can enhance my nursing practice. I strive to continue to learn and grow on a personal and professional level daily. I am also finding that I have brought a portion of her theory into the care of my patients that I have had in the past. There are a countless number of nurses, but not all nurses truly represent the importance of being able to care for another human being, as it is an honor. The Theory of Caring by Jean Watson holds strong for nurses to work with compassion, wisdom, love, and caring. Watson’s theory is built on a foundation of giving care, the core components are: values, faith-hope, sensitivity, trust, feelings, decision-making, teaching-learning, environment, and human needs. If one is able to bring this theory into their live, one might find that it has the power to enhance themselves professionally and personally.

Jean Watson’s Theory on Human Caring / Caring Science nursing theory has multiple aspects. In accordance to the Watson’s theory, values begin to develop at a young age and are dependent on the way an individual is raised by their parent. As one gets older and experiences life, it builds an individuals’ value. As a nurse matures into their profession it develops altruistic and humanistic behaviors towards other human beings, this is a strong value for a nurse to possess. It is also important...

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...rson. The Theory on Human Caring is necessary for every nurse, as it is our job to care for others in a genuine and sensitive way. The theory is extensive it’s core foundation is based on nine concepts all interrelated and primarily focused on a nurse giving a patient care with compassion, wisdom, love, and caring. The nine essential aspects consist of; values, faith-hope, sensitivity, trust, feelings, decision-making, teaching-learning, environment, and human needs. A nurse will find that if this theory is brought into their own practice of giving care, amazing, unexplainable things might occur one day during their shift. I have found that I have seen some unbelievable things occur while working as a nurse, to be able to witness a sick individual that is hopeless, get well over a period of time, puts a smile on my face, warms my heart, and brings tears to my eyes.