Caring Flashcards
Define caring
A fundamental part of the nursing profession. It characterizes our concern and consideration for the whole person, our commitment to the common good, and our outreach to those who are vulnerable
What are the four theories of caring?
- Benner- Primary
- Leininger- Transcultural
- Watson- Transpersonal
- Swanson- Process
What are the steps to Swanson’s theory of Caring?
- Knowing
- Being with
- Doing for
- Enabling
- Maintaining Belief
What are the 4 types of knowing?
- Empirical knowing
- Aesthetic knowing
- Personal knowing
- Ethical knowing
How would a nurse avoid burnout, exhaustion, and stress (compassion fatigue)?
Care for themselves keep a healthy lifestyle boost self esteem exercise Avoid unhealthy behaviors like drugs Obtain adequate rest
Describe Leininger’s Modes of actions
- Caregivers perform actions and make choices that help patients retain their cultural values and beliefs
- support the patients by evaluating and changing their approaches to promote improved health outcomes
Describe the Maintaining Beliefs portion of Swanson’s theory of caring
Esteem= sustaining faith in the other person to get through an event with future at the end
- Believe in/holding esteem
- Maintaining a hope filled attitude
- Offering realistic optimism
Describe the Knowing portion of Swanson’s theory of Caring
Empathetic Understanding= Understand an event as it has meaning in the life of the other
- avoiding assumptions
- Centering on the one cared for
- Assessing thoroughly
- Seeking cues
- Engaging self in the care of your patient
Describe the Being with portion of Swanson’s theory of Caring
Emotionally present
- Being there
- conveying availability
- Sharing feelings
- Not burdening
Describe the Doing For portion of Swanson’s theory of Caring
Enact for
- comforting
- anticipating their needs
- performing competently/skillfully
- Preserving dignity
Describe the Enabling portion of Swanson’s theory of Caring
Empowering
- Informing/explaining patient education
- Supporting
- Validating/giving feedback
What is Empirical knowing?
Empirical knowing is based off of facts and education. (also called the “science of nursing”)
What is Aesthetic knowing?
Aesthetic knowing is based off of subjective data. It uses empathy, holistic thinking, compassion, and sensitivity. (Also called the “art of nursing”)
What is personal knowing?
Personal knowing is the nurse being willing to critically reflect on his or her own thoughts, emotions, and actions in a professional context
What is Ethical knowing?
It is more than ethical codes that nurses must abide by. It is all voluntary actions that are deliberate and subject to the judgment of right and wrong.
