Jean Watson

Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, LL (AAN) (born July 21, 1940) is an American nurse theorist and nursing professor who is best known for her theory of human caring. She is the author of numerous texts, including Nursing: The Philosophy and Science of Caring. Watson's research on caring has been incorporated into education and patient care at hundreds of nursing schools and healthcare facilities across the world.