Jean Watson is a contemporary nursing theorist renowned for her Theory of Human Caring. Watson emphasizes the importance of creating a caring and compassionate relationship between the nurse and the patient. Her theory focuses on ten factors:
- Upholding humanistic-altruistic values by practicing kindness and compassion
- Being genuinely present and fostering faith, hope, and belief systems while respecting the subjective experiences of oneself and others
- Cultivating self-awareness and spiritual practices, transcending ego-centeredness to achieve a transpersonal presence.
- Developing and nurturing loving, trusting, and caring relationships
- Encouraging the expression of both positive and negative emotions, actively listening to others' stories without judgment
- Applying creative problem-solving through the caring-healing process
- Engaging in transpersonal teaching and learning within a caring relationship, adapting to the individual's perspective and transitioning towards a coaching approach for enhanced health
- Creating a healing environment on various levels, fostering an atmosphere of authentic caring presence at an energetic and subtle level.
- Acknowledging the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit while upholding human dignity
- Embracing the spiritual, mysterious, and unknown aspects of life
