Virginia Henderson Paper
Virginia Henderson: Need Theory
David Muckell
Nyack College
Abstract
Virginia Henderson’s definition of nursing explained what the role of a nurse was and that it is the nurse’s job to help the individual be free of any assistance as soon as they could. Henderson’s Need Theory is followed by fourteen points that list all of the basic needs of an individual. Her theory is considered a philosophy because it is made up of a series of components that classify and categorize the professional activities not only based on an individual but on a global level. This theory not only improves the patient care of the living but also the dead. This theory improves the patient care of the dead through organ donation. Once the organs are taken care of the recipient receiving the organs has a better chance of surviving. This is why this theory has been used for over fifty years and it will continue to be used till the end of time.
David Muckell
11/9/12
Virginia Henderson
Virginia Henderson has been “considered the mother of modern nursing” (New York Times News Service 1996). Virginia Henderson contributed so much to the nursing profession not only as a nurse, but also as an educator. One thing that Virginia Henderson is most remembered for is her definition of Nursing. Other than just describing the basis of nursing care, she describes fourteen components that accompany her definition. Another thing that she helped to do is define new roles for nurses and displayed them in her own practice (Anderson M 1999). Virginia Henderson really stands out as a nurse in that she thought of each patient as a human being. Virginia Henderson’s definition is very patient-oriented and describes a nurse who has the patient on their mind at all times and encourages independence and self-confidence. Virginia Henderson’s Need Theory is considered a philosophy. A philosophy in general basically seeks to explain and document what nursing is (Sitzman and Eichelberger 2011). I chose to write about
David Muckell
Nyack College
Abstract
Virginia Henderson’s definition of nursing explained what the role of a nurse was and that it is the nurse’s job to help the individual be free of any assistance as soon as they could. Henderson’s Need Theory is followed by fourteen points that list all of the basic needs of an individual. Her theory is considered a philosophy because it is made up of a series of components that classify and categorize the professional activities not only based on an individual but on a global level. This theory not only improves the patient care of the living but also the dead. This theory improves the patient care of the dead through organ donation. Once the organs are taken care of the recipient receiving the organs has a better chance of surviving. This is why this theory has been used for over fifty years and it will continue to be used till the end of time.
David Muckell
11/9/12
Virginia Henderson
Virginia Henderson has been “considered the mother of modern nursing” (New York Times News Service 1996). Virginia Henderson contributed so much to the nursing profession not only as a nurse, but also as an educator. One thing that Virginia Henderson is most remembered for is her definition of Nursing. Other than just describing the basis of nursing care, she describes fourteen components that accompany her definition. Another thing that she helped to do is define new roles for nurses and displayed them in her own practice (Anderson M 1999). Virginia Henderson really stands out as a nurse in that she thought of each patient as a human being. Virginia Henderson’s definition is very patient-oriented and describes a nurse who has the patient on their mind at all times and encourages independence and self-confidence. Virginia Henderson’s Need Theory is considered a philosophy. A philosophy in general basically seeks to explain and document what nursing is (Sitzman and Eichelberger 2011). I chose to write about
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