Nursing As Caring

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The theoretical perspective of Boykin and Schoenhofers’s (2013) Nursing as Caring theory is built on the foundation that “all persons are caring”. The value of being human is the essential and central concept in this theory and key to understanding its perspective. Caring is the intentional and authentic presence of an individual with another who is understood as a person living caring and growing in caring (Boykin & Schoenhofer, 2013).
Boykin and Schoenhofer (2013) define nursing as a profession and discipline which involves the nurturing of persons living and growing in caring. In other words, in nursing we identify individuals as human beings who requires recognition as caring persons and to be supported in caring. Smith (2013) adds, “The …show more content…

The concept of an entity which embraces the element of humanity is fundamental in Nursing of Caring. Boykin and Schoenhofer (2013) emphasizes that human is the foundation to understanding nursing as a human endeavor and “A person-to person service, a human social institution and a human science” (p. 21). Another theorist whose views are consistent with Nursing as Caring is Sister Simone Roach (1992) who states that caring is the human mode of being. She emphasizes that we care for people because we are human and it is an inherent characteristic. In addition, Mccarthy (2015) agrees that the person is viewed from a philosophical perspective and he underlying belief is that each person should be treated as a unique human …show more content…

Eventually, he recognized my authenticity and desire to know him as a person, his needs and wants. After he expresses his desires to me, I was able to tailor my responses to satisfy them. In doing so, I was contributing to nurturing his well-being, wholeness and ultimately health.
The theory of Nursing as Caring acknowledges that caring can take place in several type of environments. The theory suggests that a person should have an environment which is conducive to helping an individual grow in caring. In addition, it should present an atmosphere engaged in nurturing while revealing the fullness of nursing (Boykin & Schoenhofer, 2013).
The model for Personhood in Irish Nursing supports the views on environment in Nursing as Caring theory and suggests that a care provider should understand the individual which in turns broadens the perspective of the environment. The model’s perspective include cultural changes, family dynamics socioeconomic forces and the lack of support structures. The establishment of trust and respect for individuals within their environment is essential and intentions should be focused on restoration of wholeness. (Bahr,

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