NURS 3 - Week 6: Analysis of Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring

This report analyzes Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring, focusing on the nurse-patient relationship, spirituality, and the impact of caring in nursing. The author chose to watch Watson's video to understand the core principles of caring. The report highlights agreement with Watson's emphasis on love and care as essential elements in patient treatment, contrasting with the often-seen focus on basic medical procedures. The surprising element was the significance of the nurse's emotional state and its influence on patient healing. The author recommends the video to nursing students, emphasizing the importance of the caring aspect of nursing and the creation of a 'life power' between nurse and patient. The report concludes that Watson’s theory provides a valuable perspective, reinforcing the idea that nurses treat humans, not just diseases.