Nursing: The Philosophy and Science of Caring [With CD]

by Jean Watson

Book Overview

Jean Watson's first edition of Nursing, now considered a classic, introduced the science of human caring and quickly became one of the most widely used and respected sources of conceptual models for nursing. This completely new edition offers a contemporary update and the most current perspectives on the evolution of the original philosophy and science of caring from the field's founding scholar.
A core concept for nurses and the professional...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0870818988
• ISBN13: 9780870818981
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: University Press of Colorado
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Caring- updated.

It is refreshing to read The Philosophy and Science of Caring. Caring is central to nursing and frequently in the nursing literature. Watson has revised and expanded her Caring Science and Philosophy, offering new insights,science and exemplars. This book is useful for all nurses,scholars, practitioners and educators. It should be required reading for nursing regardless of practice venue. Bravo, Jean!

Nursing: The Philosophy and Science of Caring

Jean Watson's theory and philosophy of nursing care provides evident based practice for the framework of nursing in the health care arena. Watson's theory provides the tools for connections between the patient and the healthcare providers involving the entire being including the spiritual aspect. I give this book's contents five stars. I recommend all healthcare providers read and study Watson's theory on caring. The information will change the approach to caring for their patients