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The humanbecoming connection: nursing students find meaning in the teaching-learning processes
Mary Lou De Natale1, Anne M Klevay
1University of San Francisco, San Francisco, USA.
Nursing Science Quarterly
|April 12, 2013
Summary
Nursing students develop foundational skills for authentic human connection through Parse's human-becoming theory. This approach emphasizes presence and witnessing to honor quality of life and value choices in patient care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Human Science
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Foundational nursing education aims to foster fluid, natural human-to-human connections.
- Parse's theory of human-becoming provides a framework for understanding self and other.
- Teaching-learning processes are crucial for developing essential nursing competencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the human-becoming teaching-learning processes in nursing education.
- To explore students' experiences of learning to be present with others.
- To emphasize the importance of true presence in nursing practice.
Main Methods:
- Application of Parse's theory of human-becoming.
- Utilizing associated teaching-learning processes.
- Guiding students in self-discovery and understanding others.
Main Results:
- Students build a foundation for fluid and natural human connections.
- Nursing students learn the significance of being present and bearing witness.
- Understanding is fostered regarding honoring quality of life and respecting value choices.
Conclusions:
- The human-becoming teaching-learning processes are integral to nursing education.
- Developing true presence enhances the ability to connect with patients authentically.
- This approach supports nurses in respecting patient autonomy and quality of life.
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