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Introducing iCare Compassionately: A Compassionate Care Model for Nursing Education
1Galen College of Nursing, Louisville, KY, USA lbrodie@galencollege.edu.
Research and Theory for Nursing Practice
|February 14, 2026
Summary
A new compassionate care model, iCare Compassionately, was developed for nursing education. This model equips future nurses with essential skills for patient care and self-compassion, enhancing overall well-being.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Models
- Compassionate Care
Background:
- A recognized need exists for structured compassionate care education in nursing.
- Existing nursing education lacks specific strategies for teaching compassionate care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a compassionate care model for nursing academia.
- To provide faculty with actionable strategies for teaching compassionate care.
Main Methods:
- A multidisciplinary theoretical framework was used to create the model.
- Operationalized definitions were integrated into the model's design.
Main Results:
- The iCare Compassionately model was successfully developed.
- The model was integrated into organizational culture for faculty and staff.
- Comprehensive integration into the nursing curriculum was achieved.
Conclusions:
- The iCare Compassionately model enhances nursing education by providing examples of compassionate care.
- Curriculum integration equips new nurses with skills for patient care and self-compassion.
- This approach promotes improved nurse well-being and patient outcomes.
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