One of the most influential and widely accepted nursing theorists of today is Jean Watson. Her nursing theory, Transpersonal Care Philosophy and Theory, was developed to help foster the caring and compassionate side of nurses. The theory revolves around ten caring factors and transpersonal healing and caring relationships. “We are the light in the institutional darkness, and in this model we can return to the light of our humanity” (Alligood 2014). This quote is at the heart of what Jean Watsons nursing theory of transpersonal care aims to achieve. Background of Jean Watson Biography Jean Watson was born on June 10, 1940, in Welch, West Virginia, as the youngest of eight children. Welch's town is located in Appalachia, and his family was middle class. After graduating from high school, Watson attended and later graduated from the Lewis Gale School of Nursing in Virginia. She then married and moved to Colorado where she continued her education at the University of Colorado. Jean Watson has earned many different degrees and is highly decorated in the field of nursing. In 1966, she earned a master's degree in psychiatric and mental health nursing, followed by her doctorate in 1973. After receiving her doctorate, she became a professor of nursing at the University of Colorado. His position has varied over the years, from instructor to dean of the undergraduate program. While working at the university, Jean helped found the Center for Human Caring, which sponsors activities and projects promoting kindness toward humans. Watson has received nine honorary doctorates and countless other awards. She is also the author of 11 books, the first of which was published in 1979. This is just a brief overview of education... middle of article... many factors that contribute to it and who must be nourished until recovery.ConclusionIn In conclusion, Jean Watson's nursing theory is based on viewing our patients as whole beings who must be cared for holistically and not just medically. It contains ten key factors called carative factors which provide a framework for practice. His theory is gaining acceptance around the world and will continue to influence nurses for years to come. Works Cited Alligood, M. (2014). Nursing theorists and their work. St. Louis: Elsevier. Barbara Brewer, P.C. (2009). From theory to practice. Nursing Quarterly, 339-345.J. Advanced Nursing. (2003, January 4). The effectiveness of Watson's model of care on quality of life and blood pressure. Advance Nursing, 41(2), pp. 130-139. Watson, J. (2005). Benevolent science as sacred science. Philadelphia: FA Davis.