What are characteristics of a human becoming nurse? What are strengths and weaknesses to this theory of nursing?

Rosemarie Parse developed the Human Becoming Theory of Nursing, which emphasizes individuals’ lived experiences in relation to illness and health. It is proposed that the focus of nursing be on helping patients co-create and maintain their health instead of curing illnesses or diseases. The following are characteristics of the Human Becoming nurse:

1. They recognize the importance of a person’s own interpretation of health and disease. These nurses help individuals understand and share their experiences.
2. Humans who are interested in becoming nurses should be adaptable and open-minded to new ideas and changes.
3. Human Becoming Nurses strive to assist individuals in transcending their limitations and reaching their full potential.
4. Acceptance: As nurses, we accept each person for what they are. We support and respect their values and choices.
5. Mutual Participation: Human becoming nurses work with individuals to create a collaborative care plan that takes into account the individual’s needs and preferences.

Human Becoming Theory of Nursing has many strengths, including its focus on individual care and recognition of importance of meaning making in relation to illness and health. It also stresses the importance of the relationship between nurse and patient and that nurses must be flexible to changing healthcare needs.

Its weaknesses include its failure to emphasize biomedical interventions that may be required in certain circumstances. The theory is also criticized because it lacks clarity and can be difficult to apply in practice. It may be difficult for nurses to apply the theory in healthcare systems with a high degree of structure and hierarchy that place a priority on biomedical intervention over holistic care.