for effective nursing practice. At the start of the text, the authors lay the foundation for their theory by discussing the unique nature of nursing and the importance of human connection and caring in the nursing profession. They argue that caring is not just a set of actions but a fundamental aspect of being human that should inform every nursing situation. The authors introduce the concept of the "nursing situation" as a shared experience where the nurse and patient engage together in a meaningful, caring relationship. By focusing on nurturing individuals as they live and grow in caring, the authors set the stage for a transformative model of nursing practice that seeks to enhance both the caregiver and the cared-for. (This is an automatically generated summary.)