Group+Contributions

Collaborative Efforts: The group was collectively responsible for providing the substance of our presentation. Extensive research through the CINAHL database gave us many articles evaluating Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring. We clearly organized the delivery of this presentation by the standards outlined in Professor Karen Moncrieff’s course syllabus. We divided the 6 requirements evenly among all members and composed individualized PowerPoint presentations that flow in a logical progression of Watson’s background, definition on the nursing metaparadigm, two major elements, and an overall evaluation. Each of us conducts a critical analysis and evaluation of the literature in the form of 5 creative characters as a way of relating the information to the class.  Shannon MacFarlane: Shannon’s focus surrounded Jean Watson’s biography. Her and Tawnya work together as judges at the university’s thesis dissertation. Her preliminary research looked at the person, nurse, health and environment with a Watsonian lens. The conclusion of our presentation looks at the strengths and limitations of the theory and Shannon evaluates this with an example of Human Caring in a peer-reviewed article. Sheldon Hubert: Sheldon’s character takes an ultra-professional look at the textbook Watson definitions of the 4 areas in the nursing metaparadigm. His research collides with Shannon’s to differentiate Watson from other theorist. Her perception of these terms is the foundation of her theory and Sheldon created the PowerPoint that best conveys their application to Watsonian nursing.  Anna Ionadi: Anna helped the group transpire their research in the form of a thesis dissertation. She developed an in depth look at Jean Watson’s concept of the //caring occasion.// Her character is interested in the //art// of nursing. She admires aesthetic beauty and has an admiration for the metaphysical. Her slides include information from the theorist herself as well as critiques from other registered nurses.   Amanda Wallace: Amanda creates a quirky, game-loving character that has an interesting take on the idea of //transpersonal caring//. Her research tries to dissect this complex idea that is the basis for the Watsonian approach. She composed a creative PowerPoint that uses application examples in the form of video game characters. It is a way of making the information stand out and understandable.  Tawnya Werb: Tawnya worked with Shannon to research Watson’s biographical information and establish an introduction for the class presentation. She was also helpful in editing all of the PowerPoint presentations to make sure that everything was correct and organized. Her impressive techniques with computers and graphic imaging allowed her to compose a creative and informative handout and website to summarize our research for the class.