-Third major element of Watson's theory
-Occur whenever nurse and patient come together in human-to-human transaction
-Coming together in a given moment becomes focal point in space and time
Becomes transcendent: Experience and perception occur
Actual caring occasion has greater field of its own in a given moment
-Consist of actions and choices made by both nurse and patient
-Present each with opportunity to decide how to participate in the relationship
-Enable, if transpersonal, patient and nurse to feel connected at spiritual level
Transcend time and space
Open new possibilities for healing and human connection at a deeper level
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Caring Moments/Caring Occasions
-Foundation of nursing work
-Second major element of Watson's theory
,-Seeks to connect with and embrace spirit or soul of the other through the processes
of caring and healing and being in authentic relation, in the moment
-Implies that nurse consciously focuses on uniqueness of self, other, and present
moment
-Nurse/client exchange is mutual and reciprocal, each fully embodied in the moment
-Paradoxically capable of transcending moment and opening to new possibilities
-Nurse attempts to enter into and stay within other's frame of reference for
connecting with the inner-life world of meaning and spirit of the other
-Exchange potentiates comfort measures, pain control, a sense of well-being,
wholeness, and/or even spiritual transcendence of suffering.
-Person is viewed as whole and complete, regardless of illness or disease.
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Transpersonal Caring Relationship
-Follow and assist with the medical plan of care outlined by a physician.
-Assume leadership role as independent practitioners of planning and providing basic
nursing care.
-Should not independently diagnose, prescribe medical treatment, or formulate
prognoses (does this apply today? Why or why not?)
-The method by which the nurse facilitates optimal independence for the patient
varies from patient to patient and is based on the nurse's professional judgment.
-Empathy coupled with knowledge and interest on the part of the nurse will enhance
the healing process.
Follow overall goal of promoting patient independence with regard to 14 points.
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Nurse's Role
The Development of Nursing Theories
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Chapter 3
Florence Nightingale's Definition of Nursing
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Chapter 6
Scientific method (Logical Positivism)
-Method used since 1920s
-Assumes objective truth can be discovered through rigorous observation,
experimentation
-Assumes theory is meaningful; objective verification: Measuring, observing, and
quantifying for the purpose of generalizing
-Basis of most twentieth-century nursing theory
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Methodology Debate
Framework
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Alternative term for model or theory?
, 1. Practice of loving-kindness and equanimity within the context of an intentional
caring consciousness
2. Being authentically present
3. Cultivation of one's own spiritual practices and transpersonal self, going beyond
ego self
4. Developing and sustaining a helping-trusting, authentic caring relationship
5. Being present to, and supportive of, expression of positive and negative feelings as
connection with deeper spirit of self and one being cared for
6. Creative use of self and all ways of knowing as part of caring process
Engaging in artistry of caring-healing practices
7. Engaging in genuine teaching-learning experience that attends to unity of being
and meaning, while attempting to stay within other's frame of reference
8. Creating healing environment at all levels, whereby wholeness, beauty, comfort,
dignity, and peace are potentiated
9. Assisting with basic needs, with intentional caring consciousness, administering
human care essentials, which potentiate alignment of mindbodyspirit, wholeness, and
unity of being in all aspects of care
Tending to both embodied spirit and evolving spiritual emergence of both other and
self
10. Opening and attending to spiritual-mysterious and existential dimensions of one's
own life-death
Soul care for self and one being cared for
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A Closer Look at 10 Major Elements of Clinical Caritas Processes
-Occur whenever nurse and patient come together in human-to-human transaction
-Coming together in a given moment becomes focal point in space and time
Becomes transcendent: Experience and perception occur
Actual caring occasion has greater field of its own in a given moment
-Consist of actions and choices made by both nurse and patient
-Present each with opportunity to decide how to participate in the relationship
-Enable, if transpersonal, patient and nurse to feel connected at spiritual level
Transcend time and space
Open new possibilities for healing and human connection at a deeper level
Give this one a try later!
Caring Moments/Caring Occasions
-Foundation of nursing work
-Second major element of Watson's theory
,-Seeks to connect with and embrace spirit or soul of the other through the processes
of caring and healing and being in authentic relation, in the moment
-Implies that nurse consciously focuses on uniqueness of self, other, and present
moment
-Nurse/client exchange is mutual and reciprocal, each fully embodied in the moment
-Paradoxically capable of transcending moment and opening to new possibilities
-Nurse attempts to enter into and stay within other's frame of reference for
connecting with the inner-life world of meaning and spirit of the other
-Exchange potentiates comfort measures, pain control, a sense of well-being,
wholeness, and/or even spiritual transcendence of suffering.
-Person is viewed as whole and complete, regardless of illness or disease.
Give this one a try later!
Transpersonal Caring Relationship
-Follow and assist with the medical plan of care outlined by a physician.
-Assume leadership role as independent practitioners of planning and providing basic
nursing care.
-Should not independently diagnose, prescribe medical treatment, or formulate
prognoses (does this apply today? Why or why not?)
-The method by which the nurse facilitates optimal independence for the patient
varies from patient to patient and is based on the nurse's professional judgment.
-Empathy coupled with knowledge and interest on the part of the nurse will enhance
the healing process.
Follow overall goal of promoting patient independence with regard to 14 points.
Give this one a try later!
Nurse's Role
The Development of Nursing Theories
,Give this one a try later!
Chapter 3
Florence Nightingale's Definition of Nursing
Give this one a try later!
Chapter 6
Scientific method (Logical Positivism)
-Method used since 1920s
-Assumes objective truth can be discovered through rigorous observation,
experimentation
-Assumes theory is meaningful; objective verification: Measuring, observing, and
quantifying for the purpose of generalizing
-Basis of most twentieth-century nursing theory
Give this one a try later!
Methodology Debate
Framework
Give this one a try later!
Alternative term for model or theory?
, 1. Practice of loving-kindness and equanimity within the context of an intentional
caring consciousness
2. Being authentically present
3. Cultivation of one's own spiritual practices and transpersonal self, going beyond
ego self
4. Developing and sustaining a helping-trusting, authentic caring relationship
5. Being present to, and supportive of, expression of positive and negative feelings as
connection with deeper spirit of self and one being cared for
6. Creative use of self and all ways of knowing as part of caring process
Engaging in artistry of caring-healing practices
7. Engaging in genuine teaching-learning experience that attends to unity of being
and meaning, while attempting to stay within other's frame of reference
8. Creating healing environment at all levels, whereby wholeness, beauty, comfort,
dignity, and peace are potentiated
9. Assisting with basic needs, with intentional caring consciousness, administering
human care essentials, which potentiate alignment of mindbodyspirit, wholeness, and
unity of being in all aspects of care
Tending to both embodied spirit and evolving spiritual emergence of both other and
self
10. Opening and attending to spiritual-mysterious and existential dimensions of one's
own life-death
Soul care for self and one being cared for
Give this one a try later!
A Closer Look at 10 Major Elements of Clinical Caritas Processes
