Nursing assistance and Jean Watson: a reflection on empathy Assistência em Enfermagem e Jean Watson: Uma reflexão sobre a empatia Asistencia en Enfermería y Jean Watson: Una reflexión de empatía

Objective: To relate the empathy with the Theory of the Human Care, from Jean Watson, in the current context of Nursing. Methods: Theoretical and reflective essay that proposes a discussion about empathy and its relation with the theory of the human care. Results: It is presented the Clinical Caritas process and each element of care, in order to propose and discuss the connections with empathy in Nursing care. It is imperative to combine technical and humanistic care in the care offered, in addition to rescue the appreciation of the approach of empathy in the training of health professionals, as well as the continuation of the studies after graduation. Conclusion: This process can contribute to the reorganization of the ideas and concepts about essential advances that are necessary to the current practice of Nursing.