NRSG 320 Unit 1: Discussion Board 2 CTU

NRSG 320 Unit 1: Discussion Board 2 CTU

Part Two

Nursing is one of the scientific disciplines that are based on the theoretical foundations for practice. The theories, therefore, offer a framework upon which the nursing practice is built. In addition, these nursing theories can be applied in specific situations in nursing practice (Alligood, 2017). For example, Jean Watson’s theory of care can be applied in my practice in various ways. The theory of human caring was formulated by Watson. This theory has been widely used in nursing and is also taught in many institutions.

This theory can be applied through the caratas process or the carative factors. The theory describes ten carative factors, including being open to spirituality, caring for the basic needs, creating healing environments, engaging in a genuine teaching-learning experience, learning the caring experience, caring–healing practice, and practicing loving-kindness, among others (Younas& Quennell, 2019). From the carative factors, this theory can be applied in my nursing practice by engaging in emotions in caring relationships. The implication is that I would be open to new emotional and spiritual experiences when looking after the patient’s health and physical needs.

Jean Watson’s theory of caring focuses on the transitional practice of empathy and caring as well as enhancing an open and emotional approach to offering care to the patients. The implication is that I would also engage spiritually and authentically with the patients and their families. Such engagement is key to supporting a more positive experience in the healthcare environment (Younas& Quennell, 2019). In addition, such an engagement also benefits both the patient and the professional. As such, it is important to learn about the nursing theory and have an idea of how to implement or use them in nursing care to enhance patient experience and ensure that the patients have better outcomes as related to their respective illnesses.

References

Alligood, M. R. (2017). Nursing theorists and their work-e-book. Elsevier Health Sciences.

Younas, A., & Quennell, S. (2019). Usefulness of nursing theory‐guided practice: An integrative review. Scandinavian journal of caring sciences, 33(3), 540-555. https://doi.org/10.1111/scs.12670