This document provides an in-depth discussion and explanation of the Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory. It begins by establishing caring as the central focus of nursing and discusses caring as a multidimensional concept. It then outlines the key assumptions, concepts, and components of the theory. The assumptions are based on unitary-transformative paradigms. The five concepts of the theory are manifesting intentions, appreciating pattern, attuning to dynamic flow, experiencing the infinite, and inviting creative emergence. The two functional components are human beings and the pan-dimensional environment/universe. The document examines the relationship between the structure and function of the theory and provides further clarification on the concepts.

1. SELF CARE DEFICIT NURSING THEORY Discussion 2
SELF CARE DEFICIT NURSING THEORY Discussion 2SELF CARE DEFICIT NURSING THEORY
Discussion 2Caring is the central focus in nursing, as a discipline and profession. However,
caring can be agreed as a multidimensional concept in the framework of practice and
perception. There appears to be a conflicting definition of what is caring really. As such, the
development of a middle range theory was realized as anchored on the unitary-
transformative paradigm. It is important that caring is defined in various context which
should establish a common underpinnings and bases. In the context of this theory, human
beings remains in constant mutual relationship with the environment, which is considered
an extension of the entire Universe, thus, we participate consciously in various orders,
patters, and dynamics as how we perceive it. As such, caring becomes a mutual concept of
the individual to his or her immediate surroundings following an established set of
guidelines and protocols. More so, this theory asserts that caring is also a process which
involves the holistic nature of the human person that helps derive the potentialities and
possibilities ascribes to it. Adding to that, caring is a concept brought about by affirming our
minuscule existence in the entirety of the pan-dimensional Universe.Structural
ComponentsAssumptions of the unitary theory of caring come from Rogers’s science of
unitary human beings (1970, 1994), Newman’s theory of health as expanding consciousness
(1994, 2008), and Watson’s Theory of Transpersonal Caring (1985, 2005; Watson & Smith,
2002). To fully understand the meaning of the theory, readers will benefit from studying
these sources.ORDER NOW FOR CUSTOMIZED, PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPERS· Human beings
are unitary or irreducible, in mutual process with an environment that is coextensive with
the Universe, participating knowingly in patterning, and ever-evolving through expanding
consciousness (Barrett, 1989; Newman, 1994; Rogers, 1992).· Caring is a quality of
participating knowingly in human–environmental field patterning (M. C. Smith, 1999).·
Caring is the process through which human wholeness is affirmed and that potentiates the
emergence of innovative patterning and possibilities (Cowling et al., 2008, E44).· Caring is a
manifestation and reflection of expanding consciousness potentiating greater meaning,
insight, and transformative ways of relating to self and others (Cowling et al., Smith, &
Watson, 2008).· Caring consciousness is resonating with the pandimensional universe
(Rogers, 1994; Watson, 2005; Watson & Smith, 2002).Concepts After establishing the
theoretical linkages to the unitary-transformative paradigm, the five concepts of this theory
are explicated. The five concepts were developed from an analysis of literature on caring
and similar concepts described by unitary scholars. The theoretical concepts have their

2. underpinnings in each of the assumptions.· Manifesting intentions is the first concept in the
unitary theory of caring; it was originally defined as creating, holding, and expressing
thoughts, feelings, images, beliefs, desires, will, purpose and actions that affirm possibilities
for human health and healing (Smith, 1999). SELF CARE DEFICIT NURSING THEORY
Discussion 2· Appreciating pattern is the second concept in this theory. It is apprehending
and understanding the mysteries of human wholeness and diversity with awe.· Attuning to
dynamic flow is the third concept in this unitary theory of caring. Attuning to dynamic flow
is sensing of where to place focus and attention in mutual process. It was originally
described as “dancing to the rhythms within continuous mutual process” (M. C. Smith, 1999,
p. 23).· Experiencing the infinite this concept is defined as “pandimensional awareness of
coextensiveness with the universe occurring in the context of human relating” (M. C. Smith,
1999, p. 24).· Inviting creative emergence it is attending the birth of innovative, emergent
patterning through affirming the potential for change, nurturing the awareness of
possibilities, imagining new directions, and clarifying hopes and dreams.The following are
propositional statements that further clarify concepts of the theory. Manifesting intention
is:•Preparing self to participate knowingly in cocreating an environment for
healing.•Focusing images, thoughts and intentions for health and healing.•Expressing
intentions in actions that support health and healing.Appreciating pattern is:•Seeing
wholeness in perceived fragmentation. •Valuing uniqueness and diversity of patterning
with wonder. •Acknowledging what is without attempting to change or fix. •Exploring what
is meaningful in the moment. •Coming to know by listening to the other’s story.Attuning to
dynamic flow is:•Being truly present in the flow of relating. •Attending to the subtleties of
meaning. •Synchronizing rhythms of self with other. •Trusting intuition in the mutual
process.Experiencing the infinite is:•Acknowledging the sacred in human relating.
•Believing in limitless possibilities. •Igniting hope in despair. •Connecting to a
pandimensional universe.Inviting creative emergence is:•Honoring the unique timing, pace
and direction of change. •Calling attention to possibilities and potentialities hidden from
view. •Inspiring new life to emerge in the moment. •Trusting in the wisdom of knowing
one’s own way.Functional ComponentsThe theory focuses holistic knowing from the unitary
perspective. There exist two main functional components for the unitary caring theory.1.
Human beings.The humans make manifest of the capabilities it can project relative to caring
and establishing this linkage requires a satisfactory level of interaction with one another to
attain the overall goal of nursing and the health care system. 2. Pan-dimensional
environment (Universe) Humans are merely a miniscule partition of the entire Universe.
The perceivable and knowing environment, as we know it, is the extension of the pan-
dimensional UnRelationship between Structure and FunctionAssumptions of the unitary
theory of caring come from Rogers’s science of unitary human beings (1970, 1994),
Newman’s theory of health as expanding consciousness (1994, 2008), and Watson’s Theory
of Transpersonal Caring (1985, 2005; Watson & Smith, 2002). To fully understand the
meaning of the theory, readers will benefit from studying these sources. Concepts are
explained clearly one by one, are consistent, well contained in the theory and do not
differentiated into sub concepts, a very Complex to other areas packed with great
information and requires vast amount of time. It Gave so many information but the ideas in

3. different parts of the theory does not decrease the clarity. Watson and Smith5 refer to a
unitary caring science that evolves from frameworks fitting within the unitary-
transformative paradigm. They also differentiate between transformation and
transcendence in their description of a caring moment as potentiating a new human-
environmental field pattern arising from a mutual process. They depict
humankindastransformativeinnatureandaunitary caring science that transcends all duality
SELF CARE DEFICIT NURSING THEORY Discussion 2Diagram of the TheoryConcepts were
developed from an analysis of literature on caring and similar concepts described by
unitary scholars. Watson and Smith5 place the frameworks of both transpersonal caring
science and the science of unitary human beings under the umbrellaofaunitary-
transformativeparadigm reflecting the “universal oneness and connectedness of all.”(p459)
Although they do not refer to wholeness in their explication of a synthesized view, they
refer to the unitary nature of the universe, which is congruent, if not synonymous, with
wholeness. They acknowledge “the unitary, transpersonal, evolving nature of humankind,
both immanent and transcendent with the evolving universe.”(p459) They speak of a
unitary caring science that is deeply relational, transcending duality and invoking the
infinite. In addition, they refer to a type of consciousness—transcending time, space, and
physicality—that is “open and continuous with the evolving unitary consciousness of the
universe.”(p459) The theory is not Visually presented and there was no original diagram for
the theory alone.