Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring and the Impact on APN
Explore the influence of Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring on your future role as an APN. The student will explore the concepts and caritas processes from the Theory of Human Caring and present how these concepts may impact their future APN role.
Please address the following topics:
Introduction to yourself and future planned APN role and practice (I am currently working in a cardiac telemetry unit as a staff RN. I have been an LVN for about 7 years before I got my license as an RN. My plan is to be a FNP in urgent care, get experience, then eventually open my own practice in aesthetics)
Previous experience with Watson’s Theory of Human Caring
Core Concepts of the Theory Applicable to the APN role
Core Concepts of the Theory Applicable to the APN role (as needed)
Five Carative Factors or Caritas Processes You Plan to Use in the APN Role
Five Carative Factors or Caritas Processes You Plan to Use in the APN Role (as needed)
What Does the Theory of Human Caring Mean to You
APN Implications of Theory of Human Caring
Summary/Main Points