Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring is a conceptual thread in the US Colleges of Nursing’s curriculum framework.

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Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring is a conceptual thread in the US Colleges of
Nursing’s curriculum framework.

1. Students will select one nursing research article that focuses on a study that used
Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring as a theoretical framework.

2. Students should use as a guide, an appropriate Rapid Critical Appraisal Checklist
found in Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt (2019; pp. 708-722).

3. The critiques are to be informal, although correct grammar, spelling, etc., are
expected. The critique should include a brief description of the study that was
reviewed and should address elements of the study relevant to critique.

4. Students will provide a written critique on a critical appraisal of the elements relevant
to the nature of the research study such as type of study, design, quality of the study;
and rationale, as well as implications for practice and further research and/or
evaluation.