Erik Erikson’s theories have been used by psychologists and nurses for many decades as it relates to patients from infancy to older adulthood. Erikson spent more time focusing more on individual’s egos compared other psychologists. He believed that people had plenty of time to grow and evolve throughout their life span. In nursing we like to use Erikson’s theory as a guide when we assess our patient’s. According to Erikson’s ego stages the older adult would be under the Integrity vs. Despair category. During this stage a person will reach a certain and in life and look back at the past and reminisce on their accomplishments. Some people who saw themselves as successful are able to develop integrity, which in return means they are more inclined
