Caring Science
Beginning in 2007, Stanford Health Care embraced Jean Watson’s “Caring Science” theory. This transformative theory-guided practice of human caring and love has been influential in the promotion of nursing excellence and professional leadership.
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This intertwining of “Caring Science”, with nursing practice, translates into increased intentionality, and a deepening of authentic presence; thereby renewing nurse relationships through universal, ethical, and person-centered care.
In 2019, Stanford Health Care's very own Chief Nursing Officer, Dale Beatty, as a leader of exemplary professional practice personified transformational leadership and positively influenced nursing values by becoming a Caritas Coach.
Following Dale’s lead, in 2019 SHC sponsored 8 RNs to develop into visionary Caritas Coaches who model a heart-centered approach to health care. This opportunity was shared with everyone from frontline nurses to nurse managers to directors, shaping SHC’s culture of compassionate caring and humanistic healing.