1. Jean Watson's theory of human caring focuses on the transpersonal caring relationship between nurse and patient, with the goal of attending to the patient's holistic needs - physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual.
2. The theory outlines 10 Carative Factors that describe caring behaviors and processes to guide nursing practice. These have evolved into 10 Caritas Processes with a greater emphasis on spiritual care.
3. A key concept is the "caring moment" where nurse and patient come together and the nurse uses caring behaviors and modalities to understand and address the patient's needs in a holistic manner.