Nursing Constructs

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Nursing Constructs

A review of Jean Watson's four constructs in nursing practice.

700 words () | 3 sources | APA | 2007 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses and analyzes the theoretical framework that Jean Watson developed regarding the constructs of person, nursing, environment and health. It describes her emphasis on the mind and spirit and discusses how this can be used in practice. The paper analyzes how all of Watson's four constructs are interrelated because of the therapeutic relationship.

From the Paper:

"All of the four constructs are interrelated because of the therapeutic relationship. Without such a relationship, no healing or caring is possible. The constructs also are interrelated because of nursing's holistic approach. These constructs provide direction for nursing leaders and allow for a vision and to a commitment to a holistic approach for nursing. Not only can the patient achieve balance, but all aspects of care can be considered and balanced through the use of the constructs. Leaders who create visions can develop entirely innovative approaches to creating healing environments for both nurses and patients so that growth and development are promoted to achieve self-realization."

Sample of Sources Used:

Chinn, P. & Jacobs, M. (1983). Theory and nursing. Toronto: Mosby.
Watson, J. (2003). Love and caring: Ethics of face and hand - An invitation to return to the heart and soul of nursing and our deep humanity. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 27 (3), 197-202.
Watson, J. (2000). Leading via caring-healing. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 25 (1), 1-6.