Human becoming theory
Resources
Baier, S. (1996). The view from bed number ten. The Healthcare Forum Journal, 39(2), 60-67. Bournes, D. A., & Mitchell, G. J. (2014). Humanbecoming. In M. R. Alligood (Ed.), (8th ed., pp. 464-495). Nursing theory: Utilization & application. Elsevier Mosby.
Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (2015). Clinical best practice guidelines. Person-and- family-centred care. https://rnao.ca/sites/rnao-ca/files/FINAL_Web_Version_0.pdf
See Tables:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (pp. 25-37)
ENDS IN VIEW
Explore the practice methodology dimensions and processes of the human becoming school of thought.
Articulate opportunities and challenges in guiding nursing care by humanbecoming theory in acute care settings, and possible approaches to address challenges.
LEARNING ACTIVITY
Complete the required readings for this week. Read the following questions and record your thoughts, ideas and reflections for 1-7.
What are potential blocks to communication in the nurse-person dialogue? Discuss your ideas with your peers in your breakout team during your week 6 class. Record your team’s ideas and prepare to report back to the class. Add any additional ideas that surface within the larger class discussion to your list.
What are the potential consequences when nurses are unable or choose not to be present with patients? Provide an example from clinical to support your ideas.
How does health teaching guided by humanbecoming theory differ from traditional approaches? Provide an example from clinical to support your work,
How can acute care assessments, monitoring and interventions coexist with humanbecoming theory? Provide an example from clinical to support your work.
What are some challenges when nursing care is guided by humanbecoming theory and how might you address the challenges?
