Lecture: Caring

Question 1

What is magnet status?

Answer 1

An achievement that recognizes excellence in nursing as collaborative care, shared governments and high standards

Question 2

What do the phrases “being with” and “being there” mean in the Interpersonal theory?

Answer 2

Providing communication, understanding and attentiveness (“being with”) and being emotionally present (“being there”)

Question 3

What is Watson’s theory and what is its main concept?

Answer 3

The Theory of Transpersonal Caring argues that caring is central, and everyone’s response to illness is different.

Question 4

What is Leininger’s theory and what important concept does it recognize?

Answer 4

Leininger’s Transcultural Care Theory recognizes the importance of culturally specific care (caring behaviors are determined within a cultural context).

Question 5

What is Benner’s theory and what is its main concept?

Answer 5

Benner’s theory of Novice to Expert states that caring is central and can be conveyed through actions, problem solving and advocacy.

Question 6

What are the 5 steps of Swanson’s Theory of Caring?

Answer 6

Knowing, being with, doing for, enabling and maintaining belief