Problem: I am currently a hospice nurse who provides care to patients in their home near the end of life. A nursing theory that I would say that I implement is the Humanistic Nursing Theory by Paterson and Zderad. The humanistic nursing theory is based on the idea that a nurse considers and views the patient as a whole person. This theory views the patient as a unique individual created and formed by their experiences, personality, etc. I feel that as my patients are closer to death it is important to understand who they were, and what they loved and believed in. With me having a better understanding of the patient I feel that I am better able to guide the patients and family during the dying process. Not only do I guide them, but I also become a huge support system in the patient's care where the patients and family open up and express themselves. Need Assignment Help?