Abstract

The idea of caring is central to nursing. The purpose of this grounded theory study was to qualitatively explore caring attributes or characteristics of registered nurses (RNs) and how these caring characteristics are thought to evolve. The goal of this study was to generate an explanatory model of human caring in RNs.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3123136; ProQuest document ID: 305053806. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Deborah O. Davenport, PhD, RN, CNE

Sigma Membership

Delta Delta

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Grounded Theory

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Nurse Characteristics, Caring Characteristics, Interpersonal Connections

Advisor

Gail Davis

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

Texas Woman's University

Degree Year

2004

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None: Degree-based Submission

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Date of Issue

2019-03-01

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