Jean Watson's Philosophy of Science and Caring

Bio

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Who is the theorist we just presented on?

Jean Watson

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Where was she born?

West Virginia

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What year was Jean Watson born?

1949

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Where did she earn her masters & Phd?

University of Colorado

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WHAT DID HER BACKGROUND IN NURSING FOCUS ON?

Master of Science in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (1966),

 Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Counseling (1973), all from the University of Colorado

The Theory

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What kind of theory is this: Grand, middle-range, or practice based?

Grand theory

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How many caritas are there in Jean's process?

10

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What does the latin word caritas mean?

It means to "cherish, to appreciate, and to give special attention."

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Watson's theory is based on the philosophy that caring matters in nursing and its contribution to the overall well-being and ?

HOLISTIC CARE

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WHAT DOES JEAN WATSON THEORY EMPHESAZES 3 THINGS?

MIND, BODY, & SPIRIT.

Misc

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"Unity of mind-body-spirit/nature" What part of her metaparadigm is this?

Person (human)

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"A vibrational field integral with the person where the nurse is not only in the environment but the nurse 'is the environment.'"

Healing Space and environment.

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Harmony, wholeness, and comfort contribute to?

Health (healing)

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what can cause bias in caring?

People's culture, beliefs, and biases.

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What makes this theory grand nursing theory?

We can use it in many healthcare settings and it covers a lot of important aspects of nursing.

Looks at the person as a whole