anne boykin and savina schoenhofer

• what is their theory about

  theory of nursing as caring
• patterns of knowing

  empirical

  aesthetic

  personal

  ethical
• focuses on knowledge derived from research, science and evidence-based practice

  empirical
• reflects the creative and intuitive aspects of nursing; how a nurse can support the patients growth and well being

  aesthetic
• involves self-awareness and the interpersonal relationship between the nurse and the patient

  personal
• involves understanding moral and ethical principles in nursing practice

  ethical
• concepts

  personhood

  call for nursing

  nursing response

  direct invitation

  caring between

  dance of caring
• it signifies being one's true self as an authentic, caring individual wjile remaining open to new possibilities

  personhood
• a call for nurturance as perceived by the nurse

  call for nursing
• associated with call for nursing

  a response to the general call for nursing

  nursing response
• when the individual explicitly expresses their need for cure, seeking connection or assistance

  direct invitation
• describes the dynamic and mutual relationship of caring that develops between nurse and patient

  caring between
• reflects the give and take of the nurse patient interaction, where both move in harmony for a connection

  dance of caring