Theory in Practice Design, Implementation, EvaluationThe purpose of this article is to provide an introduction, purpose, and rationale for selecting a nursing theory. I will describe the theory by identifying the purpose, concepts/definitions, relationships/structures, and assumptions. I will use Chinn & Kramer's evaluation criteria to critique this chosen theory. Finally, I will outline a plan for implementing the theory in my practice setting, identifying obstacles and challenges. Introduction and Justification of Theory In order to effectively guide practice, it is essential that nurses understand and critique different theories in order to evaluate them for use in practice. For this article, I have selected Jean Watson's Theory of Human Care: Concerning Transpersonal Human Care. The reason we chose this theory is because it is essential to nursing. Watson believes that care is shared by nurses, just as healing is shared by medicine (Dunlap, 1998). This theory is based on an authentic concern to maintain the dignity of the individual (Green & Robichaux, 2009). The operating room is a unique and frightening place. The patient and their family come from a familiar place (usually their home) to an unfamiliar place. This creates an environment of anxiety and apprehension. The caring model is an excellent model to guide our practice. The surgical nurse promotes caring, a sense of trust and involves the patient and family in the care of the individual. Patients need and want to be treated as individuals and want to actively participate in their care. Description of the theory Jean Watson's theory of human compassion is unique in that it complements conventional medicine by giving the nurse a unique disciplinary, scientific and professional approach... ... middle of paper.. .... dining room. Today's Surgical Nurse, 20(5), 18-22. Green, M. and Robichaux, C. (December 1, 2009). Create a culture of kindness to promote a healthy workplace. Critical Care Nursing Quarterly, 32(4), 296-303.Jean Watson - philosophy and science of care. (2010). Retrieved from http://currentnursing.com/nursing_theory/nursing_theorists.html Ryan, L.A. (2010). The journey to bring Watson's caring theory into the clinic. Retrieved from http://www.watsoncaringscience.org/pdf/JourneytoIntegrate.pdf Wade, GH and Kasper, N. (May 2006). Nursing students' perceptions of instructor benevolence: An instrument based on Watson's theory of transpersonal benevolence. Journal of Nursing Education, 45(5), 162-168. Watson, J. and Woodward, T.K. (2010). Jean Watson's theory of human benevolence. In Nursing theories and nursing practice (pp. 351-367). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: FA Davis Company.