Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring: Is It Valuable to the

Abstract Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring represents a dramatic paradigm shift, and as a result, it has been a source of great controversy since its introduction. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the comprehension of the theory, the implications of caring, and the application of the theory to practice in an attempt to show that the Theory of Human Caring is valuable to the nursing profession. Sources include published literature, including …

…well together, which is an idea that I believe deserves further research. In conclusion, I have enjoyed researching the Theory of Human Caring and have found it to be inspiring. Researching Watson’s theory has helped to expand my definition of caring and my knowledge of nursing theories in general. As well, I now feel the need to study other theories complimentary to Watson’s so as to further develop my own philosophy of nursing.