NR 501 Week 7 Assignment Theoretical Framework Supporting Evidence-based Practice.

DESCRIPTION OF THEORY The core principles of Jean Watson’s Theory of caring include: • Practice of loving-kindness and equanimity • Authentic presence: enabling deep belief of other (patient, colleague, family, etc.) • Cultivation of one’s own spiritual practice toward wholeness of mind/body/spirit—beyond ego • “Being” the caring-healing environment • Allowing miracles (openness to the unexpected and inexplicable life events) This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on 10-14-2021 08:54:56 GMT -05:00 RELEVANCE TO THE FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER TRACK The role of the Family Nurse Practitioner in regards to Watson’s Theory of Caring include: • Establishing a caring relationship with patients. • Showing unconditional acceptance. • Using an holistic treatment approach—one that includes treating the mind, soul, and spirit as well as the body). • Spending uninterrupted time with patients so patients can feel your presence. • Promoting health through knowledge and intervention .............................continued