Toward a Mid‐Range Theory of Nursing Presence

摘要: BACKGROUND.  Presence is widely accepted as a core relational skill within the nursing profession. Nurse educators are challenged to ensure that humanistic aspects of client care included in Bachelor Science Nursing (BSN) curriculum. Introducing and teaching presence skills early BSN curriculum will essential value engagement with clients. literature, however, notes challenging concept for students. Articulating mid-range theory facilitate students' conceptual understanding guide nurse teach skills. AIMS.  To propose presence. Within theoretical model, identify development opportunities improve student use skill. METHODS.  An extensive literature review was conducted. Materials were synthesized developed. DISCUSSION.  Kim's nurse-client domain provided perspective guided parameters theory. Professional dependent upon combination five variables: individual characteristics, shared characteristics dyad, an environment conducive work, nurse's intentional decisions practice domain. The variables described relationships among depicted model. Specific nurse-sensitive points during interaction determine or influence intervention dose. Areas designed identified educator. CONCLUSION.  A contributes our contemporary healthcare environment. Identifying strategies students incorporation undergraduate