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C304 Task 1: Professional Accountability
Western Governors University
Nursing Theory
Nursing theory aids to be a guide in which the nurse thinks and practices. Jean Watson’s
Human Caring Theory had helped to shape the nurse I am. There are four main fundamentals of
this theory: “human being, health, environmental/society, and nursing” (Nursing Theory, 2016).
Watson believes the main goal of nursing is caring and has come up with ten carative factors to
practice. These factors include, “(1) forming humanistic-altruistic value systems, (2) instilling
faith-hope, (3) cultivating a sensitivity to self and others, (4) developing a helping-trust
relationship, (5) promoting an expression of feelings, (6) using problem-solving for decision-
with the gratification of human needs, and (10) allowing for existential-phenomenological forces
(Nurselabs, 2021).
At times following Watson’s can be challenging because as a nurse you are striving to
focus on caring for the patient as an individual instead of just treating their condition. Each
patient we encounter is different in their way and it is important as a nurse to not practice
roboticallly but customize the care experience in which the patient receives. This can be achieved
by paying attention to patients and their concerns and not just rushing in and out of the room
while providing care. Nurses who practice in this manner ensure that their patients receive the
utmost care which can have a long-lasting impression.
In practicing this theory in my nursing caring I can provide my patients with a caring and
compassionate setting. I take my time to listen to my patient’s fears and concerns and strive to
, put their mind at ease. The labor process can be a very vulnerable time in a women’s life and
having a strong caring nurse providing care for them can completely change the type of
experience they have. It is my responsibility to form a bond with my patients so they can trust me
with their private information regarding health issues that could have an impact on them as well
as their unborn child. In my practice, I must pay close attention to any changes in the mother’s
status as well as the fetus to prevent any harm from coming to either of them. Labor can be a very
stressful time and I as a nurse can help to educate the patient in the process and calm any
anxieties they may have. In my practice, I like to try and explain things to my patients early on so
they know things to expect and can feel in control of the birthing process.
Two Historical Nursing Figures
My first historical nursing figure is Florence Nightingale. Florence Nightingale is one of
the most influential nurses of all time and is well known as a key founder in nursing. Florence
Nightingale had a strong belief that a patient’s environment was key to bettering their health.
Florence strived to ease the suffering of injured soldiers whom she cared for. She also was a huge
advocate for the cleanliness of the environment in which patients were receiving care. The
second nurse I would like to discuss is Jean Watson. Jean Watson had strong beliefs that one’s
optimistic views, faith, and hope were key factors in a person’s health. Jean Watson’s views on
nursing have helped to shape the interactions and connections we make with our patients and the
impacts it may have on their recovery.
The main difference between these two nurses is that while Florence Nightingale
believed that a person’s surroundings were key to their health Jean Watson on the other hand
believed it was more the care and attitude of the nurse that made an impact. While both are very
different concepts they also share similarities by not focusing solely on the patient’s health
condition but more on external factors. Watson’s view on nursing was “nursing is a human
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