Defining the Clinical Caring Team (pdf)
A short list of the roles and responsibilities of the Clinical Caring Team members, including the Team leader, the RN and Patient Care Associates.
Attributes of the Nurse Caring Model (pdf)
A bulleted list of necessary attributes in making the Caring Model work.
Overview of Jean Watson’s Theory (pdf)
An outline of key beliefs of Jean Watson’s Theory of Transpersonal Caring.
Synopsis of Reviewed Research Related to Watson’s Theory (pdf)
Key findings of reviewed studies highlight caring behaviors and the benefits of a caring nurse.
Reference List (pdf)
References to Watson’s work, as well as other nursing models, nurse caring, education, and theories.
A Patient’s Story
The story of one patient’s experience and the kindness he finds in his caregivers.
Schwartz, Kenneth. “A Patient’s Story.” Boston Globe Magazine. 1995 July16.
For any questions not answered by materials provided within this profile, please contact
Ruth Walton Regional CNO
Vanguard Health Systems
132 Turnpike Road, Suite 200, Southboro, MA 01772
email: RWalton@vhsnewengland.com
General inpatient and outpatient population.
MetroWest Medical Center is an investor owned 420-bed regional health care system that is part of Vanguard Health Systems. MetroWest Medical Center is located in a suburban market and includes Framingham Union Hospital, Leonard Morse Hospital and an outpatient wellness center.
Acute care hospitals, both inpatient and outpatient settings.
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