Theory is defined as the general principles or ideas that relate to a particular subject (www.merriam-webster.com). Theories play an important role in the nursing profession because it helps define the standards health care professionals should practice and adhere to. Virginia Henderson has played a pivotal role in nursing theory. As I continue my education in nursing and practice nursing throughout my career I realize Henderson’s theory is the theory I relate most too. Henderson’s theory is applicable to my nursing practice today because it is the foundation of nursing.
An important nursing theorist is Virginia Henderson. Henderson is considered the “Nightingale of Modern Nursing” or the “20th century Florence Nightingale”. (http://nurseslabs.com/virginia-henderson/) …show more content…
As nurses we focus on the patient’s (or individual’s) health. We treat not only the patient physically but also use treat all areas of the patient. We consider anything that may help or hinder the patient’s recovery including the environment as well as many other factors. Henderson’s theory makes me think of someone very dear to me, my grandmother, and how if the nurses thought like Henderson at the time of her sickness it may would have changed her situation. My grandmother’s sickness change my outlook on my …show more content…
During the ordeal the family was not even informed of her treatment even though the family was constantly there caring for their love one. Day in and day out as family we cared for our loved one without any hesitation. The staff at the facility began to treat our family as if they were just another face. At this time it became very clear that nursing was where I wanted and needed to be.
I have always worked with the psychical and the mentally challenged as a respite care nurse. I would go in and take care of the patient and the family in the home. It was about giving the family a break. This is important because being a care giver is hard, as I learned this with my grandmother sickness. In the last few years I have realized my passion for psychiatric nursing. This intuitive did not come until I was employed at a psychiatric facility. I am one to say I did not choose psych, it chose me. Each and every day is different and with a new beginning with a new
An important nursing theorist is Virginia Henderson. Henderson is considered the “Nightingale of Modern Nursing” or the “20th century Florence Nightingale”. (http://nurseslabs.com/virginia-henderson/) …show more content…
As nurses we focus on the patient’s (or individual’s) health. We treat not only the patient physically but also use treat all areas of the patient. We consider anything that may help or hinder the patient’s recovery including the environment as well as many other factors. Henderson’s theory makes me think of someone very dear to me, my grandmother, and how if the nurses thought like Henderson at the time of her sickness it may would have changed her situation. My grandmother’s sickness change my outlook on my …show more content…
During the ordeal the family was not even informed of her treatment even though the family was constantly there caring for their love one. Day in and day out as family we cared for our loved one without any hesitation. The staff at the facility began to treat our family as if they were just another face. At this time it became very clear that nursing was where I wanted and needed to be.
I have always worked with the psychical and the mentally challenged as a respite care nurse. I would go in and take care of the patient and the family in the home. It was about giving the family a break. This is important because being a care giver is hard, as I learned this with my grandmother sickness. In the last few years I have realized my passion for psychiatric nursing. This intuitive did not come until I was employed at a psychiatric facility. I am one to say I did not choose psych, it chose me. Each and every day is different and with a new beginning with a new