This presentation assignment is an analysis and application of a selected theory.
-Theory-Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring → Emphasizes holistic care and the nurse-patient relationship.
For this first assignment, you will create a slide presentation using a design tool of your choice (PowerPoint)
Requirements:
This presentation should be in current APA format: concise bullet points, citations on the slides, and use either speaker notes for narrative content or voiceover to present the content.
- Slide 1: Title Slide- The title should include the name of the theory and theorist
- Slide 2: Introduction slide
- Slides 3-4: Overview of the theory (include foundational information about the theorist and the basic concepts and assumptions of the theory).
- Slide 5: Overall focus of the theory (type of practice, type of patient, or type of setting, etc.)
- Slide 6: Example of knowledge the theory adds to nursing
- Slide 7: Example of how the theory could be used to structure or support practice
- Slide 8: Example of how the theory could be used to innovate nursing (develop something new or improve an existing policy/process).
- Slide 9: Identify major strengths and major limitations of the theory
- Slide 10: Conclusion slide
- Slide 11: References
The presentation should be no less than 10 slides and no more than 15 slides including title and references.
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Jean Watson’s Theory of
Human Caring
Deidre Livingston Herzing University
Knowledge for Nursing Practice NU700
Dr. S. Conrad March 16, 2025
Introduction
• Nursing theories shape practice, education, and research. • Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring emphasizes
holistic care. • It integrates compassion, empathy, and healing
relationships. • The theory is widely applied in clinical and
leadership settings. • It aligns with patient-centered, evidence-based
practice.
About Jean Watson • Jean Watson is a nursing
theorist, professor, and scholar.
• She developed the Theory of Human Caring in 1979.
• She founded the Watson Caring Science Institute.
• Her work integrates nursing, philosophy, and psychology.
• The theory promotes healing through human connection.
Core Concepts of the Theory
• Caring Science: Nursing is both a science and an art.
• Transpersonal Caring Relationship: Deep nurse- patient connection.
• Caritas Processes: Ten guiding principles of caring.
• Healing Environment: Mind, body, and spirit healing.
• Holistic Approach: Integrates physical, emotional, and spiritual care.
Overall Focus of the Theory • Primarily used in patient-centered care models.
• Applicable in acute care, hospice, palliative, and primary care settings.
• Promotes compassionate, holistic, and ethical nursing practice.
• Enhances nurse-patient relationships and workplace culture.
• Encourages self-care and professional fulfillment for nurses.
Knowledge Contribution to Nursing
• Shifts nursing focus from task-based to patient- centered care. • Emphasizes the importance of emotions and
spirituality in healing. • Encourages nurses to develop therapeutic
relationships with patients. • Supports evidence-based holistic care models. • Enhances nurse well-being and professional
satisfaction.
Theory in Practice
• Used in nurse-patient communication and trust-building.
• Applied in palliative and hospice care settings.
• Helps reduce nurse burnout and increase job satisfaction.
• Supports patient-centered hospital policies.
• Enhances compassionate leadership in healthcare teams.
Role in Innovation and Improvement
• Inspires new patient-centered care models. • Supports development of holistic
policies in healthcare. • Encourages empathy-driven
leadership in nursing. • Promotes mindfulness and self-
care among nurses. • Advances nursing education and
professional development.
Strengths and Limitations
• Strengths: Enhances patient satisfaction, reduces stress, improves care quality.
• Strengths: Applicable in various healthcare settings.
• Limitations: Lacks quantifiable measurement of caring.
• Limitations: Some argue it is too philosophical for fast-paced settings.
• Limitations: Requires organizational commitment for full implementation.
Conclusion •Watson’s theory is a cornerstone of holistic nursing
practice. • It transforms patient care, nursing leadership, and
healthcare culture. • The Caritas Processes foster compassionate,
meaningful nursing. • Despite some limitations, its impact on nursing
education and research is profound. • It remains a guiding framework for modern nursing.
References
• Bagheri, S., Zarshenas, L., Rakhshan, M., Sharif, F., Sarani, E. M., Shirazi, Z. H., & Sitzman, K. (2023). Impact of watson’s human caring-based health promotion program on caregivers of individuals with schizophrenia. BMC Health Services Research, 23(1), 711. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-09725-9
• Curcio, F., Lommi, M., Nury, R., Burgos, A. A. E., Pucciarelli, G., & Iván, C. (2024). Identifying and exploring jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring in nursing approaches for patients with psychoactive substance dependence in medical and surgical acute wards. Nursing Reports, 14(3), 2179–2191. https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep14030162
• Galeano, M. D., Eugenia, L., Carvajal, B. V., & Durán, M. (2023). Transpersonal caritas relationship: A new concept from the unitary caring science framework of jean watson. Investigación Y Educación En Enfermería, 41(3). https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.iee.v41n3e02
• Gunawan, J., Aungsuroch, Y., Watson, J., & Marzilli, C. (2022). Nursing administration: Watson’s theory of human caring. Nursing Science Quarterly, 35(2), 235–243. https://doi.org/10.1177/08943184211070582
• Pajnkihar, M., Štiglic, G., & Vrbnjak, D. (2020). The concept of watson’s carative factors in nursing and their (dis)harmony with patient satisfaction. PeerJ, 5(e2940). https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.2940
- Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring
- Introduction
- About Jean Watson
- Core Concepts of the Theory
- Overall Focus of the Theory
- Knowledge Contribution to Nursing
- Theory in Practice
- Role in Innovation and Improvement
- Strengths and Limitations
- Conclusion
- References
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Graduate Assignment Rubric – 150 Points (1)
Graduate Assignment Rubric – 150 Points (1)
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Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Topic Addresses all components of the assignment. |
40 to >37.9 pts Advanced Comprehensively addresses all components of the assignment. 37.9 to >31.9 pts Competent Addresses all or most components of the assignment adequately and/or components are not addressed or not addressed comprehensively. 31.9 to >0.0 pts Emerging Addresses all or most components of the assignment but not adequately and/or components are not addressed. 0 pts Incomplete Missing or Assignment was not submitted and/or not submitted on time |
40 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Support and Evidence Uses evidence to support main tenets, points, or arguments presented in the assignment. |
40 to >37.9 pts Advanced Uses comprehensive, appropriate evidence to support the main tenets of the assignment. 37.9 to >31.9 pts Competent Uses adequate but minimal evidence to support the main tenets of the assignment and/or the evidence cited is weak, unrelated, or does not support the part of the assignment in which is it cited. 31.9 to >0.0 pts Emerging Does not adequately use appropriate evidence to support the main tenets of the assignment. 0 pts Incomplete Missing or Assignment was not submitted and/or not submitted on time |
40 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Organization and Coherence Uses a logical progression of ideas and presents a clear articulation of main tenets. Almost entirely free of spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors. Written coherently, using APA format or another format as required. |
35 to >33.25 pts Advanced Clear, logical, coherently written and appropriately formatted 33.25 to >28.0 pts Competent Assignment has some organizational, writing, and/or APA problems which distract from its flow and understandability. 28 to >0.0 pts Emerging Assignment has many organizational, writing, and/or APA problems which distract from its flow and understandability. 0 pts Incomplete Missing or Assignment was not submitted and/or not submitted on time |
35 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Cumulative Impression The assignment, as a whole, is scholarly, compelling, and impressive. |
35 to >33.25 pts Advanced The assignment as whole reflects graduate level scholarship. It is compelling, impressive, and contributes to expansion of knowledge. 33.25 to >28.0 pts Competent The assignment as whole is adequate as graduate level scholarship but needs polishing. It does not reflect a clear contribution to expansion of knowledge. 28 to >0.0 pts Emerging The assignment is unclear or inadequately structured with multiple content, organizational, writing, or APA problems. 0 pts Incomplete Missing or Assignment was not submitted and/or not submitted on time |
35 pts |