Felix Onyango, RN

Theory of Goal Attainment by Imogene King

Imogene King’s Theory of Goal Attainment is one of the most significant mid-range nursing theories, emphasizing the interpersonal relationship between nurses and patients as they work together to attain health-related objectives. This article examines King’s life, theory, components, strengths, shortcomings, and applications in nursing practice. Early Life of Imogene King Imogene M. King was born […]

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Theory of Unitary Human Beings by Martha Rogers

Theory of unitary human beings by Martha Rogers

Martha E. Rogers’ Theory of Unitary Human Beings transformed nursing practice by introducing a scientific, holistic, and human-centered approach. This theory emphasizes the interconnectivity of humans and the environment, with a focus on energy fields and the notion of persons as united entities. Who was Martha Rogers? Martha Elizabeth Rogers was born May 12, 1914,

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Theory of Self-Care by Dorothea Orem

Self Care theory by Dorothea Orem

Dorothea Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory is a highly significant concept in nursing, focused on patients’ ability to care for themselves and the role of nurses in bridging self-care gaps. Brief History of Dorothea Orem Dorothea Elizabeth Orem was born July 15, 1914, in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. She was up in a close-knit family

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21 Nursing Problems Theory by Faye Glenn Abdellah

21 Nursing Problems by Faye Glenn Abdellah

Faye Glenn Abdellah’s 21 Nursing Problems Theory is a patient-centered approach that has altered nursing’s focus away from disease treatment and toward holistic care. Her revolutionary framework gave a methodical approach to meeting the needs of patients, establishing her as one of the most prominent figures in nursing history. Brief History of Faye Glenn Abdellah

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Adaptation Model by Sister Callista Roy

Adapatation Model

Sister Callista Roy’s Adaptation Model is one of nursing’s most important ideas, emphasizing human adaptability and nursing’s role in developing adaptive responses. This article delves into her life and the fundamental parts of her theoretical framework. Who is Sister Callista Roy? Sister Callista Roy was born on October 14, 1939, in Los Angeles, California, to

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Interpersonal Relations Theory by Hildegard Peplau

Hildegard Peplau

Hildegard Peplau is widely regarded as the “mother of psychiatric nursing” for her pioneering work on interpersonal relations and its use in nursing practice. Just like Florence Nightingale, she had a significant impact on modern nursing, particularly in psychiatric and mental health care. In this article, we will learn about the interpersonal relations theory. But

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The Need Theory by Virginia Henderson

We have been talking about nursing theories and we began with Florence Nightingales’ Environmental Theory. In this article, we will talk about The Need Theory by Virginia Henderson- a nurse who impacted the modern nursing field and whose works inspired other theorists like Faye Abdellah. Who Was Virginia Henderson? Virginia Henderson, also called the first

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The Environmental Theory by Florence Nightingale 

Florence Nightingale

Florence nightingale was the founder of modern nursing. She recognized nursing as a professional endeavor distinct from medicine. Brief History Florence Nightingale was born on May 12, 1820, in Florence, Italy, while her affluent British parents were on an extended European tour; she was named after her birthplace. She completed her three months nursing training

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