During International Woman's Month, we celebrate our Founder Dr. Jean Watson who has exponentially transformed the global field of Nursing. Described as the ‘Modern Nightingale’ and 'Rock Star of Nursing,’ Dr. Watson’s work is considered the most mature discipline of healing and health, encompassing the full circle of knowledge within her theory of Human Caring Science. Thanks to Dr. Watson who has profoundly impacted our lives, the planet for the betterment of all humankind. ❤️🪷
C.A.R.E. Programming integrates peaceful nature scenes and music to calm patients, reduce medication use, mask hospital noise, and improve sleep in clinical settings. Developed over 30 years, it includes guided meditations, online streaming, and virtual reality content, benefiting over 1,000 healthcare facilities worldwide.
Affiliate Spotlight
WCSI Affiliates advancing Watson's Caring Science
Mount Carmel College of Nursing integrates Watson's Caring Science, emphasizing Caritas Processes® across nursing courses, gaining recognition through AACN Johnson & Johnson Resilience Grant Project, and aligning curricular objectives with AACN Essentials for holistic patient and nurse care.
Correction: in our last newsletter celebrating WCSI Distinguished Affiliate Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston a we misspelt Caritas Affiliate Lead Lamonda Hopman's name.
Apologies to Lamonda and thank you for all your caritas work!
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Congratulations to our Board Member and Caritas Faculty Cheryl Handy who shares from Valdosta, GA: "I presented on Integrating Unitary Caring Science in a Nursing Education Curriculum, at the Georgia Nursing Leadership Coalition doctoral symposium. It was an awesome experience and I was deeply grateful for the opportunity to radiate and resonate the light of Unitary Caring Science."
Abused and Trafficked Indigenous People
March 25th 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (CT) WCSI Post Doctoral Scholar Gloria Littlemouse, PhD, RN, MSN-Ed, Assistant Professor, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing invites you to a zoom discussing topics many do not want to talk about: Missing Murdered, Sexually Assaulted, Abused and Trafficked Indigenous People.
