The aim of this paper is to discuss the theory of Virginia Henderson, how her theory can be applied to nursing in relation to the nurse-patient relationship. Her concept is great fort this particular area, because it incorporates the nursing of well individuals.
Virginia Henderson was born in November 30, 1897 in Kansas city, Missouri and died in March 19, 1996. Out of8 children in the family, she was the 5th one. She was the daughter of Lucy and Daniel Henderson. She received her diploma in nursing from the army school of nursing at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C. in 1921. After her graduation, she worked as a visiting nurse for 2 years. Then teach in nursing at the Norfolk Protestant Hospital for several years. Later on, she earned …show more content…
First, she participated in the revision of a nursing textbook. In the revision, she recognized the need to be clear about the functions of the nurse and she believed that this textbook serve as a main learning source for nursing practice should present in sound and definitive description of nursing. Second, she was concerned that many states had no provision for nursing licensure to ensure safe and competent care for the consumers. * Henderson’s focus on the individual care is evident in that she stressed assisting individuals with essential activities to maintain health, to recover, or to peaceful …show more content…
The concepts established by Virginia Henderson are widely used in nursing practice today and are the basics concepts in which all human beings must possess to survive in society. In similarity, Washington Adventist University emphasizes on the importance of nutrition and its contribution for human growth throughout the life cycle, the importance of rest and comfort in relationship to energy, restoration, having a source of inspiration, meaning, purpose, and hope or spiritual integrity. All of which are components of Henderson needs theory.
In conclusion, Henderson provides the essence of what she believes is a definition of nursing. She didn’t intend to develop a theory of nursing but rather she attempted to define the unique focus of nursing. Her emphasis on basic hum an needs as the central focus of nursing practice has led to further theory development regarding the needs of the person and how nursing can assist in meeting those needs. Her definition of nursing and her components of basic care are uncomplicated and
Virginia Henderson was born in November 30, 1897 in Kansas city, Missouri and died in March 19, 1996. Out of8 children in the family, she was the 5th one. She was the daughter of Lucy and Daniel Henderson. She received her diploma in nursing from the army school of nursing at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C. in 1921. After her graduation, she worked as a visiting nurse for 2 years. Then teach in nursing at the Norfolk Protestant Hospital for several years. Later on, she earned …show more content…
First, she participated in the revision of a nursing textbook. In the revision, she recognized the need to be clear about the functions of the nurse and she believed that this textbook serve as a main learning source for nursing practice should present in sound and definitive description of nursing. Second, she was concerned that many states had no provision for nursing licensure to ensure safe and competent care for the consumers. * Henderson’s focus on the individual care is evident in that she stressed assisting individuals with essential activities to maintain health, to recover, or to peaceful …show more content…
The concepts established by Virginia Henderson are widely used in nursing practice today and are the basics concepts in which all human beings must possess to survive in society. In similarity, Washington Adventist University emphasizes on the importance of nutrition and its contribution for human growth throughout the life cycle, the importance of rest and comfort in relationship to energy, restoration, having a source of inspiration, meaning, purpose, and hope or spiritual integrity. All of which are components of Henderson needs theory.
In conclusion, Henderson provides the essence of what she believes is a definition of nursing. She didn’t intend to develop a theory of nursing but rather she attempted to define the unique focus of nursing. Her emphasis on basic hum an needs as the central focus of nursing practice has led to further theory development regarding the needs of the person and how nursing can assist in meeting those needs. Her definition of nursing and her components of basic care are uncomplicated and