Which of the culture and caring theories most resonates with you for your practice as an NP? How does the theory integrate the nursing paradigm?

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Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring/Caring Sciences is the caring and culture theory I resonate with the most as a nurse-practitioner. The Theory of Human Caring/Caring Sciences by Jean Watson integrates nursing paradigms, focusing on holistic patient care, including the social, emotional and spiritual dimensions of an individual. The theory stresses that the relationship between a nurse and a patient is based on respect, mutual trust, and compassion. Watson’s theory highlights the significance of creating a healing environment that promotes the patient’s overall well-being and enhances their sense of dignity and self-worth.

I identify with many parts of the Theory of Human Caring/Caring Sciences, particularly the emphasis on the importance of the nurse’s presence and intentionality in promoting healing. It is argued that healing does not involve only physical processes, but includes spiritual and emotional ones as well. In order to achieve this, you must approach every patient with compassion and be ready to hear their needs and concerns. Additionally, I identify with the theory’s emphasis on the therapeutic use of self, which involves using the nurse’s personality, experience, and presence to promote healing.

Theory of Human Caring/Caring Sciences can help to achieve CLAS standards (Culturally and linguistically appropriate services) to promote health equity. It does this by encouraging cultural competency and acknowledging diversity of patient populations. It emphasizes that patients should be treated as individuals, with their own cultural values and beliefs. The theory encourages nurses to be mindful of the cultural and linguistic differences that may impact their patients’ health and well-being. The theory is able to promote equity and reduce disparities in health by improving care for diverse populations.

As a nurse-practitioner, I find that the Theory of Human Caring/Caring Sciences of Jean Watson is the one which resonates the most with me. It integrates with the nursing paradigm, promoting holistic health care, creating an environment of healing, and focusing on the therapeutic use self. The theory helps to meet CLAS standards to advance health equity by promoting cultural competence, respecting diversity, and acknowledging the impact of cultural and linguistic differences on patients’ health and well-being.