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Explore the influence of Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring on your future role as an APN

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Explore the influence of Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring on your future role as an APN. The student will explore the concepts and caritas processes from the Theory of Human Caring and present how these concepts may impact their future APN role. 

Directions:

1. The student will create a PowerPoint and include speaker notes that may be added to the speaker note section on each slide. 
2. The presentation should be limited to no more than 10 slides. See suggested slides below.
3. If you are unfamiliar with Dr. Watson's theory see this overview.

A suggested outline for the presentation may include the following slides:

Slide 1 - Introduction to yourself and future planned APN role and practice

Slide 2 - Previous experience with Watson’s Theory of Human Caring

Slide 3 - Core Concepts of the Theory Applicable to the APN role

Slide 4 - Core Concepts of the Theory Applicable to the APN role (as needed)

Slide 5 - Five Carative Factors or Caritas Processes You Plan to Use in the APN Role

Slide 6 - Five Carative Factors or Caritas Processes You Plan to Use in the APN Role (as needed)

Slide 7 - What Does the Theory of Human Caring Mean to You

Slide 8 - APN Implications of Theory of Human Caring

Slide 9 - Summary/Main Points

Slide 10 - Reference

1 Week 1: Discussion Question 2 - Applying Jean Watson's Theory on Human Caring/Caring Science Core Principles to APN Practice When Jean Watson wrote about the Theory of Human Caring/Caring Science, she knew that human beings could not be healed as objects. She argued, on the contrary, that they were part of themselves, the environment, nature, and the larger universe (Watson, 2009; Watson, 2007). The environment is defined as comfortable, beautiful, and peaceful (Ozan, Okumus, & Lash, 2015). Her approach was based on core principles and practices that were essential to healing. We will discuss the practice of loving-kindness and equanimity and its pivotal role in the advanced nursing practice. As practitioners, we are categorized as humanitarian and characterized as professionals that perform personal, scientific, ethical, and aesthetical practice (Ozan, Okumus, & Lash, 2015 p.26). Regardless of the field and situation care is taking place, showing empathy is vital in understanding the struggles of those in the care. The theory signifies that love is the most crucial healing source in nursing care (Watson, 2012). For example, take for a second those with a recent diagnosis of cancer or perhaps the patients who just lost the means to provide for themselves due to life-altering injury. They expect their practitioner to help them recover, to understand their suffering. It is within our job to treat the ailments and target their souls by understanding and deeply finding ways to care, connect, and go beyond the physical practice. Sometimes a simple word of encouragement does it, others require a referral for agencies outside of our control to come in and provide the extra, but it all starts with love and empathy. In Watson’s (2021) core principle of loving-kindness, the word equanimity comes second, yet its importance defines not just the nursing profession but any healthcare worker. Equanimity means mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult 2 situation (Merriam-Webster, 2021). Healthcare as a whole is stressful. Having a life in your hands, knowing every decision impacts the well-being of a person, is challenging. As nurse practitioners working in an emergency room set-up, intensive care, or operational environment, it is crucial to remain calm and make the decisions to the best of our knowledge. The core application of both love and equanimity is the foundation of any professional, especially one dealing with the human soul. References Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Equanimity. Merriam-Webster. Retrieved on July 2, 2021, from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equanimity. Ozan, Y. D., Okumus, H., & Lash, A. A. (2015). Implementation of Watson’s Theory of Human Caring: A Case Study. International Journal of Caring Sciences, 8(1), 25–35. Watson J. (2007.) Watson’s theory of human caring and subjective l?v?ng exper?ences: carat?ve factors/car?tas processes as a d?sc?pl?nary gu?de to the profess?onal nurs?ng pract?ce. Texto Contexto Enferm, Florianópolis 16: 129–135 Watson J. (2009). Caring is the essence and science of nursing and health care. O Mu n dO d a Sa ú d e São Paulo 33: 143–149 Watson J. (2012). Human caring science: A theory of nursing. (2nd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. Watson, J. (2021). Caring science & human caring theory. Watson Caring Science Institute. Retrieved July 1, 2021, from https://www.watsoncaringscience.org/jean-bio/caringscience-theory/