Felix Onyango, RN

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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Asthma

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways characterized by recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing. These symptoms occur due to bronchial hyperreactivity and inflammation, leading to narrowing of the airways. Asthma can vary in severity and is often diagnosed in childhood. Causes Asthma in children is multifactorial with both genetic

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Croup

Croup, also known as laryngotracheobronchitis, is a common respiratory condition in children characterized by a combination of symptoms including a barking cough, stridor (a high-pitched wheezing sound), and hoarseness. It primarily affects young children, typically between 6 months and 3 years of age, and is usually viral in origin. Causes 1. Viral Infections: 2. Other

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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden unexplainable death of a previously healthy infant who is less than 1 year old. The cause of death cannot be established by postmortem examinations. Risk factors for SIDS Prevention Nursing Implications When dealing with a family whose infant has just died of suspected SIDS in the emergency

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