The Science of Caring and Human Becoming

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Both Rosemarie Parse and Jean Watson added important theories to the realm of nursing. This paper examines similarities and differences by critiquing their theories. This paper relates concepts and ideas from these theories which are important to the profession of nursing. Jean Watson created significant philosophies on the idea of caring, while Rosemarie Parse made important contributions to nursing through her theories on human becoming.

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"Although seemingly quite different, the theories of Watson and Parse have some notable similarities. Both Watson and Parse has a fundamental view on how nursing should carry itself in its domain. Parse's list of essential practicing of the art of nursing is congruent with Watson's theoretical assertions in her human science theory. While both theorists use verbiage and definitions that can be complex, both theorists are grounded in their beliefs of how individuals experience is bettered by a compassionate way."

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