Virginia Henderson - Nursing Theorist
Summary
TLDRVirginia Henderson, born in 1897, was a pioneering nurse and educator who redefined the role of nursing. After serving in WWI and obtaining her degrees from Columbia University, she introduced her concept of nursing, outlining 14 essential activities for patient care. Henderson's work emphasized three nursing roles: doing for, helping, and working with patients. Her teachings became the cornerstone of modern nursing practice, earning her the title 'Nightingale of Modern Nursing' and numerous accolades, including honorary degrees and a place in the American Nursing Association Hall of Fame.
Takeaways
- 📚 Virginia Henderson was born in 1897 into a family of scholars and educators in Kansas City, Missouri.
- 🏠 In 1901, her family moved to Virginia where she spent her childhood and was educated, including attending a boys' school managed by her grandfather.
- 🎓 Driven by patriotism and admiration for Florence Nightingale, Henderson enrolled in the Army School of Nursing in Washington DC in 1918.
- 🏥 After receiving her nursing diploma, she worked at various hospitals, including caring for wounded soldiers at Walter Reed Hospital during WW1.
- 📈 She pursued higher education, earning a Bachelor's and Master's degree in nursing education from Columbia University, New York City.
- 📖 Henderson revised Bertha Harber's textbook, which was widely adopted in nursing education, and later published her own influential book, 'The Nature of Nursing'.
- 🔍 As a researcher and educator, she redefined the role of a nurse, outlining 14 specific activities essential for providing excellent care.
- 👩⚕️ Henderson described three types of nursing roles: doing for the patient, helping the patient, and working with the patient, each with different levels of patient involvement.
- 🏅 Her teachings became the standard for nursing practice, earning her the title 'Nightingale of Modern Nursing', 13 honorary degrees, and induction into the American Nursing Association Hall of Fame.
- 🕊 Virginia Henderson passed away on March 19, 1996, at the age of 98, leaving a lasting legacy that shaped modern nursing.
Q & A
In which year was Virginia Henderson born?
-Virginia Henderson was born in 1897.
Why did Virginia Henderson enroll in the Army School of Nursing?
-She enrolled due to patriotism and an admiration for figures like Florence Nightingale.
At which hospital did Henderson work after receiving her nursing diploma?
-She worked at a variety of hospitals after her diploma from the Army School of Nursing.
What degree did Virginia Henderson receive from Columbia University in 1931?
-She received her Bachelors of Science in 1931.
How did Virginia Henderson contribute to nursing education at Columbia University?
-She revised Bertha Harbor's textbook, 'Textbook of the Principles and Practice of Nursing,' which was widely adopted by nursing education programs.
What is the title of the book Virginia Henderson published that expressed her concept of nursing?
-The title of the book is 'The Nature of Nursing.'
According to Virginia Henderson, how many specific activities does a nurse need to perform to provide excellent care?
-A nurse has 14 specific activities that need to be performed to provide excellent care.
What are the three different types of roles a nurse performs according to Henderson?
-The three roles are: doing for the patient, helping the patient, and working with the patient.
How did Virginia Henderson's teachings impact the nursing profession?
-Her teachings became widely adopted as standard nursing practice and many referred to her as the Nightingale of modern nursing.
What honors did Virginia Henderson receive during her lifetime?
-She received 13 honorary degrees, was inducted into the American Nursing Association Hall of Fame, and had a library named after her.
When did Virginia Henderson pass away?
-Virginia Henderson died on March 19, 1996.
Outlines
👩⚕️ Life and Contributions of Virginia Henderson
Virginia Henderson, born in 1897, was part of a scholarly family and moved to Virginia as a child. Inspired by Florence Nightingale, she joined the Army School of Nursing in Washington DC during WWI. After receiving her nursing diploma, she worked in various hospitals and pursued higher education at Columbia University, where she revised Bertha Harber's textbook and developed her own nursing philosophy. Henderson's work redefined nursing roles, emphasizing 14 specific activities for patient care, and introduced three nursing roles: doing for the patient, helping the patient, and working with the patient. Her teachings became standard nursing practice, and she is often referred to as the Nightingale of modern nursing.
🏆 Legacy and Recognition of Virginia Henderson
Virginia Henderson received numerous accolades for her work, including 13 honorary degrees and induction into the American Nursing Association Hall of Fame. A library was also named in her honor. She passed away in 1996 at the age of 98, leaving behind a legacy that significantly impacted the nursing profession. Henderson's contributions led the way to modern nursing, redefining the role and duties of nurses and ensuring her place as a pioneer in the field.
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Keywords
💡Virginia Henderson
💡Nursing Diploma
💡Columbia University
💡Principles and Practice of Nursing
💡The Nature of Nursing
💡14 Specific Activities
💡Roles of a Nurse
💡American Nursing Association Hall of Fame
💡Honorary Degrees
💡Modern Nursing
💡Nightingale of Modern Nursing
Highlights
Virginia Henderson was born into a family of scholars and educators in Kansas City, Missouri in 1897.
Her family moved to Virginia, where she spent her childhood and attended a boys school managed by her grandfather.
In 1918, Henderson enrolled in the Army School of Nursing in Washington DC, inspired by patriotism and figures like Florence Nightingale.
After a two-year program at Walter Reed Hospital, caring for WW1 soldiers, Henderson received her nursing diploma.
She worked at various hospitals before returning to education at Columbia University in New York City.
In 1931, Henderson received her Bachelors of Science and immediately completed a master's program in nursing education.
Henderson revised Bertha Harlow's textbook, which was widely adopted by nursing education programs.
She worked as an instructor at Columbia University and later took a position at Yale in New Haven, Connecticut.
Virginia Henderson redefined the role of a nurse and published 'The Nature of Nursing', outlining her concept of nursing.
Henderson identified 14 specific nursing activities essential for providing excellent care.
These activities include maintaining normal breathing, adequate eating and drinking, and elimination of bodily wastes.
Nurses also help with sleep, rest, dressing, body temperature, cleanliness, safety, communication, and spiritual support.
Henderson described three types of nursing roles: doing for the patient, helping the patient, and working with the patient.
In the 'doing for' role, nurses perform activities the patient cannot do themselves.
In the 'helping' role, nurses assist with activities the patient cannot complete independently.
In the 'working with' role, nurses act as teachers, guiding patients to perform activities themselves.
Henderson's teachings became the standard nursing practice and earned her the title 'Nightingale of modern nursing'.
She received 13 honorary degrees and was inducted into the American Nursing Association Hall of Fame.
A library was named after her, and Henderson passed away on March 19, 1996, at the age of 98.
Virginia Henderson is remembered for leading the way to modern nursing and redefining its role and duties.
Transcripts
Virginia Henderson was born into a large
family of scholars and educators in
Kansas City Missouri in 1897 in 1901 her
family moved to the state of Virginia or
she spent the rest of her childhood
years and attended a boys school managed
by her grandfather in 1918 spurred by
patriotism and an admiration for figures
like Florence Nightingale Henderson
enrolled in the Army School of Nursing
situated in Washington DC
after a two-year program at Walter Reed
Hospital caring for wounded World War 1
soldiers Henderson received her nursing
diploma
she worked at a variety of hospitals and
eventually returned to education at
Columbia University in New York City in
1931 she received her Bachelors of
Science and directly after that
completed a master's program in nursing
education during her time at Columbia
University she revised Bertha harbors
textbook of the principles and practice
of Nursing that was widely adopted by
nursing education programs
Henderson worked as an instructor at
Columbia University later taking
position at Yale and New Haven
Connecticut he or she acted as a
researcher over the years as an educator
and researcher Virginia Henderson
redefined the role of a nurse and
published her own book titled the nature
of Nursing in which she expressed what
she called her concept of Nursing
Henderson claimed that a nurse has 14
specific activities that need to be
performed in order to provide excellent
care those activities are maintaining
normal breathing maintaining adequate
eating and drinking the elimination of
bodily wastes maintaining desirable
posture and position of the patient
helping them get sleep and rest picking
out clothes dressing and undressing
maintaining body temperature within
normal range keeping the body clean and
well-groomed maintaining a safe
environment in preventing injury to the
patient and others helping the patient
communicate with others or shipping
according to one's faith helping them
accomplish work tasks playing or
providing forms of recreation and using
resources to provide learning discovery
and healing
as we can see these are all nursing
activities that a modern-day nurse
performs in one way or another Henderson
went on to explain that the nurse
performs these activities within three
different types of roles the first one
being doing for the patient in this role
the nurse performs all aspects of the
activity in a modern-day setting we
could see a nurse performing oral care
on a conscious or unconscious patient
one who doesn't have the strength or the
capability to do it themselves the next
role that Henderson describes is that of
helping the patient in this role the
nurse performs only that which the
patient cannot in today's setting we may
see a patient trying to dress and
undress they may be able to perform part
of the activity but not complete the
activity by themselves this would be a
case of the nurse helping the patient
the third role that Henderson describes
is that of working with the patient
in this role the nurse plays more of a
teacher the patient actually performs
the activity themselves in a modern-day
situation and nurse maybe teaching the
patient how to take medication or clean
a wound and the patient actually
performs the activity themselves this
would be working with the patient
according to Henderson Virginia
Henderson's teachings became widely
adopted as standard nursing practice
many went on to call her the Nightingale
of modern nursing she received 13
honorary degrees she was inducted into
the American Nursing Association Hall of
Fame and had a library named after her
Virginia Avenel Henderson died on March
19 1996 at the age of 98
she redefined the role and duties of the
nurse and will be remembered as the one
who led the way to modern Nursing
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