Team Boykin and Shoenhofer

Boykin and Schoenhofer : 

Boykin and Schoenhofer Presented by Mary Farrand RN Monifi Osmen RN Christina Kranz RN

Overview of "Nursing as Caring" Theory: 

Overview of "Nursing as Caring" Theory Theorists of Note: Anne Boykin, PhD, MN, BSN Savina O. Schoenhofer , PhD, RN

Key terms : 

Key terms Personhood: personhood is the universal human call Caring: “is an altruistic, active expression of love and is the intentional and embodied recognition of value and connectedness.” Caring between : the loving relation into which nurse and nursed enter and co-create by living the intention to care Knowing self and other as caring: gaining self awareness of how you care Growing in caring: developing your caring capacity is a lifelong process. Every situation and season is an opportunity for growth. Grounded in Caring: making caring the essence of your personhood Mayerhoff’s Caring Ingredients: knowing, alternating rhythms, honesty, courage, trust, patience, humility, and hope (1971) (Boykin & Schoenhofer n.d .)

Synopsis: 

Synopsis Growing in caring Being human is to be caring N urses provide care through nurturing Respect for persons as caring individuals Truly listening leads to truly knowing Return to the fundamental values that ground nursing Value gained from mutuality of the experience

Dance of Caring Persons: 

Dance of Caring Persons Nurses working in harmony with their team Provide each & every patient with individualized care Listen to the needs of the patient

PowerPoint Presentation: 

Persons live their caring moment to moment Persons are whole or complete in the moment Personhood is living life grounded in caring Personhood is enhanced through participating in nurturing relationships with caring others

Clinical Application: 

Clinical Application Home Health Nursing

Boykin and Schoenhofer Concepts: 

Boykin and Schoenhofer Concepts Concern Participation Keeping an open mind “The full meaning of caring cannot be restricted to a definition but is illuminated in the experience of caring and in the reflection on that experience.”

Application Recommendations: 

Application Recommendations Get to know yourself as a caring person. Learn to like your patient. Make eye contact with your patients. Listen to their stories, and tell them yours. Respect their values and desires. Go the extra mile to demonstrate your love, respect and mutual reciprocation. Let your patients care for you. Don’t talk over them as though they were not there. Include what is important to them in their care. LOVE BEING A NURSE!

Christina’s Reflection: 

Christina’s Reflection Care focuses on the personhood of the person My patients are growing in caring We benefit mutually from a caring relationship Caring through story telling will build a caring work environment It does not take extra time to care for people on a human level!

Mary’s Reflections: 

Mary’s Reflections People need to be non judgmental in order to better caregivers Caring in difficult situations… A physically dirty person often will illicit negative comments from care-givers in my work place, but …”the nurse comes to know the other as a caring person in the moment.”

Monifi’s Reflection: 

Monifi’s Reflection Caring means providing physical , emotional and spiritual support Life experience transforms us into the caring individuals that we are Listen to your patients as well as the health care team! A nurse must always exemplify respect , compassion , and competence Work as a team towards one main goal: Excellent Care!

Visionary Statement: 

Visionary Statement To provide our patients with the highest level possible of satisfactory nursing care. This will be accomplished through: Diligent attention towards needs Prompt caring response Keeping patients & families informed Maintaining excellent nursing skills Respect & compassion Human connection Growing in caring

References: 

References Boykin, A. email message to Presenter, December 6, 2011 Boykin, A. Schoenhofer , S. Smith, N. St. Jean, J. & Aleman, D. (2003)Transforming practice through a caring-based nursing model. Nurse Administration Quarterly . 27 (3). 223-230 Boykin, A. Bulfin , N. Baldwin, J. & Southern, R. (2003) Transforming Care in the emergency department. Topics in Emergency Medicine. 26 (4) 331-36 Boykin, A. & Schoenhofer , S. (2001) The Role of Nursing Leadership in Creating Caring Environments in Health Care Delivery Systems. Nursing Administration Quarterly. 25 (3) 1-7 Boykin, A. & Schoenhofer , S. (2000) Invest in yourself: Is there really time to care? Nursing Forum. 35 (4) 36-38. Boykin, A. & Schoenhofer , S. (2001) Nursing As Caring - A Brief Overview of The Theory of Nursing As Caring Boykin & Schoenhofer . Boykin A.and Schoenhofer S. Nursing as Caring Theory . Pages 1-19 Mayeroff , M. (1971) On Caring . New York, NY: Harper Perennial. Thomas, J. Finch, L. Schoenhofer , S. & Green, A. (2004) The Caring Relationships Created by Nurse Practitioners and the Ones Nursed: Implications for Practice . Topics in Advanced Practive Nursing eJournal 4 (4).

Thank you!: 

Thank you! Nursing as Caring