1. Reaching Out To Makea Difference as a NurseMichele R. Logan, RNTheory and Evidence-Based PracticePoster Presentation 12/1/2011

2. Concepts of CaringGoals and AspirationsValues of Nursing: Beneficence and Non-maleficenceSeeing Patients as People and Not DiagnosesHolistic Care 3. Franciscan ValuesCREATING A CARING COMMUNITYRespecting each persons dignityOffering hospitality, courtesy, kindness, andfriendshipFostering loving relationshipsThe gift of life is so valued that each person iscared for with such joy, respect, dignity, fairnessand compassion that he or she is consciouslyaware of being loved. 4. Franciscan ValuesServing and caring for the poor and oppressedOffering unselfish service which encompasses,but is not limited to, joyful availability,compassionate, respectful care and dynamicstewardship in the service of others.Respecting all beings and being advocates forthose in need.Healing and Reconciling 5. Jean Watsons Caring TheoryOriginally called Theory of Transpersonal CaringPromoted a nurse cultivating the intention to careand promote healingPromoted being within the caring exchangemindfully.Reminded nurses to be open to all possibilitieswhen entering this exchange. 6. Caritas"Practice of loving-kindness and equanimitywithin context of caring consciousnessInstillation of faith-hope, becomes: "Beingauthentically present, and enabling andsustaining the deep belief system and subjectivelife world of self and one-being-cared- forCultivation of sensitivity to ones self and toothers "Creating healing environment at all levels,(physical as well as non-physical, wherebywholeness, beauty, comfort, dignity, and peaceare potentiated 7. Basic AssumptionsCaring can be effectively demonstrated andpractice only interpersonally Caring involves carative factors that result in thesatisfaction of human needsCaring is a moral ideal: mind-body-soul,engagement with another 8. Basic AssumptionsCaring responses accept the person as they arenow and as what they may becomeA caring environment is one that offers thedevelopment of potential while allowing theperson to choose the best action for his orherself at a given point in time.The practice of caring is central to nursing. 9. Patients Have the Answers R Resist fixing the patient U Understand Your Patients Motivation L Listen to your Patient E Empower Your Patient 10. ApplicationPut 100% of yourself in this one moment.Maybe this one moment, with this one person,is the very reason were here on earth at thistime.Jean Watson, RN 11. ReferencesUnderstanding the Work of Nurse Theorists Sitzman, Kathleen and Eichelber, LisaMotivational Interviewing Stategies and Techniques:Rationales and Examples Sobell and Sobell 2008http://www.innovativecaremodels.com/uploads/File/caring%20model/Overview%20JW%20Theory.pdf -Vanguard Health Systemswww.slideshare.net/SacState35/jean-watson-presentation-presentation - Megan Andrews and JulieArnerich, 2009.