Caring in nursing classics an essential resource

Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

xiv, 535 p.; 26 cm

"Watson Caring Science Institute."

<p style="padding: 0px 0px 1em; margin: 0px; line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">This is a core resource for nursing educators and students at all levels who seek fundamental perspectives on the art and science of caring. The text comprises 37 classic book chapters and journal articles written by leaders in the field and illuminate the evolution of the caring paradigm—from its beginnings as a philosophical/ethical/theoretical guide to nursing, to implications for the future development of caring science. Co-published with the Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI), it will also be a primary resource for students attending WCSI programs and for in-service education programs, especially in hospitals with, or seeking, Magnet status. Each section features an introductory essay illuminating important concepts, followed by reflective questions appropriate for baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels. Also included are multiple-choice questions, a variety of case studies, a digital teacher and student resource with PowerPoints for key ideas, and more.</span></p><p style="padding: 0px 0px 1em; margin: 0px; line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">The book is organized into nine sections providing an in-depth analysis of the evolution of caring scholarship; systematic reviews of the concept of caring; theoretical perspectives, including conceptual orientations, middle-range theories, and grand theories; seminal research studies; research designs and methods; practice models for the integration of caring within contemporary hospital-based practice environments; caring in communities and for the environment; leadership and administrative issues with a focus on caring and economics; and the future of caring science.</span></p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Key Features:<br /></strong></span><ul style="padding: 0px 0px 1em; margin: 0px;"><li style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Presents the seminal literature on caring</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Co-published with the Watson Caring Science Institute</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Provides reflective/critical thinking questions tailored to academic levels</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">For use in baccalaureate, graduate, doctoral, and in-service education, and as a core resource for WCSI programs</span></li></ul>