# Nursing as Caring: A Model for Transforming Practice

**Author:** Anne Boykin
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**Added:** 10.07.2026
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## Description

Nursing as Caring: A Model for Transforming Practice offers a profound and transformative approach to the nursing profession, establishing caring as its fundamental core. This influential work, developed by Anne Boykin, redefines nursing as a discipline rooted in authentic human connection, respect, and shared values, moving beyond a sole focus on tasks and procedures. The book posits that all persons are inherently caring, and nursing’s essence lies in nurturing individuals as they live and grow in caring. It introduces key concepts such as the "nursing situation," the "direct invitation" to understand a patient’s needs, and the "caring between" that defines the relationship. This theory provides a unique perspective that can be integrated into all aspects of nursing, from practice and education to administration and research, ultimately fostering environments that prioritize and sustain caring relationships for both caregivers and those in their care.