characteristic in a nurse is caring. I too agree with this acknowledgment, and have personally had the privilege to experience this in my own nursing practice. Among the numerous nursing grand theories I think I associate myself most with the Caring Theorists. According to Meleis (2012) the caring theories where driven by two questions: “what do nurses do”, which is easily answered by caring for patients, “How do nurses do what they do” which is just as easily answered by caring for patients. So, as a
struggles is being caring. An intuitive behavior showing caring may be by simply asking “How are you?” with the intention of getting a genuine answer, helping old lady caring her groceries to home and willing to help other regardless of limited time frame. These things looks simple in everyday life for ordinary people, there is one profession which is based on caring science ‘NURSING’. The heart of nursing is caring. In this reflective paper I am going to present my view on caring I nursing on the basis
siblings I got involved from a very early age in caring for others in one capacity or another. I was helping my mom care for my siblings and looking after them when they are sick, gradually I became familiar with some medicines and their therapeutic effects. My parents did not have the financial capability to send us all to school, so I decided to sacrifices my early school days to look after my younger ones. I have been interested in the nursing profession since I was a child, but due to my parent's
Ray and Jean Watson’s Theories Compared By Jessica Soler NAU University Nursing Theory and Healthcare Models Abstract Nursing is a intricate profession and is constantly changing for the better. Evidence based practice can bring on some of these changes as well as government mandates. Nursing is challenged with increased patient loads, and new innovations such as computer charting. In nursing, caring, must be a part of our lifestyle in order to be to be an effective nurse.
Three Ways to be a Caring Nurse Kayla Rae Lewis Chamberlain College of Nursing NR 101: Transition into Nursing Fall A, 2015 Not one person in the entire world is completely the same as another. Not genetically, not mentally or emotionally. Is it fair to say that one person’s actions will always be different from another’s? How about with health professionals; such as doctors, nurses, etc.? Would you say that all of these people follow the same protocol when taking care
obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Growing up as the oldest of six children, I came to love the innocent and lively faces of the children born around me. All my life I grew up caring for
When I completed my ADN program, I viewed the role of nursing as a process of caring and developing patient relationships. Nursing is selfless at its core; it is caring and compassionate; it is respectful, honest and genuine; it advocates for the helpless and assists the ill to a state of optimum health. I think the reward I get from helping a patient is much greater than the compensation factor. I feel wonderful every time patients tell me what positive impact I’ve made in their lives or that I’ve
England’s Chief Nursing Officer, Jane Cummings launched the 6Cs which was set out to allow for nurses and midwives to be able to provide the best possible care for others. Each C carries equal weight therefore by encouraging the 6C’s, it helps patients to be independent, improve health and provides a positive environment (Department of Health, 2012). The 6Cs include: care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment. Care is a fundamental element from the 6Cs which will be examined
My desire for studying General Adult Nursing began during my current career for Her Majesty’s Prison Service. For the past 7 years I have been working in the Security Intelligence Department at HMP Preston and as much as I love my current role I want to be able to help people and care for them when they are in need and be able to make a difference to people who need caring for and bringing back to full health. My original desire was to be a Prison Officer and to be able to help and care for prisoners
Nursing became vital to America in the 1900’s. People then practiced their scientific findings and made it into a profession. Men were most dominate in this career choice in the past. It gave variety to women. Nursing is now a common profession practiced in the U.S and is now unisex as it was not lady like for women to nurse on the unknown. Nursing basically came as a natural sense in the 1800’s. Those that were chosen or had a calling for caring for the ill and impaired took on the role as a caregiver