“The Definition of Nursing”

Virginia Henderson

“First Lady Of Nursing”

Born Nov. 30, 1897 in Kansas Born Nov. 30, 1897 in Kansas City, Missouri.City, Missouri.

Attended the U.S. Army Attended the U.S. Army School of Nursing during School of Nursing during WW1 where she graduated WW1 where she graduated in 1921.in 1921.

She later received a Bachelors of Science degree in She later received a Bachelors of Science degree in 1932 and a Masters degree in 1934 from Teachers 1932 and a Masters degree in 1934 from Teachers College, Columbia University. Afterwards, she College, Columbia University. Afterwards, she became part of the faculty.became part of the faculty.

In 1939, she revised In 1939, she revised Bertha Harmer’s Bertha Harmer’s Textbook on the Textbook on the Principles and Practice Principles and Practice of Nursing.of Nursing. It became It became widely used by nurses widely used by nurses throughout the world. throughout the world. Many could still study Many could still study with her without with her without leaving their homes.leaving their homes.

While there she While there she Published:Published:

Nursing Research: A survey and Nursing Research: A survey and assessment. assessment. (1964)(1964)

Directed a twelve-year project entitled Directed a twelve-year project entitled Nursing Studies Index Nursing Studies Index (4 volumes)(4 volumes)

Her most important writing, Her most important writing, Principles Principles and Practice of Nursingand Practice of Nursing, is considered the , is considered the twentieth century equivalent of twentieth century equivalent of Nightingale’s book.Nightingale’s book.

Background Information Cont.Background Information Cont.

At the age of 75, she decided to directed her At the age of 75, she decided to directed her career to international teaching and career to international teaching and speaking.speaking.

She died March 19, 1996, when she was 98 She died March 19, 1996, when she was 98 years old. years old.

Some honors that were bestowed on her: Some honors that were bestowed on her: 1. The Sigma Theta Tau International 1. The Sigma Theta Tau International

Library was named in her honor.Library was named in her honor.2. She was selected to the American 2. She was selected to the American

Nurses Association Hall of Fame.Nurses Association Hall of Fame.3. She’s held honorary degrees from 13 3. She’s held honorary degrees from 13

universities.universities.

14 Basic Needs1. Breathing normally

2. Eating and drinking adequately

3. Eliminating body wastes

4. Moving and maintaining a desirable position

5. Sleeping and resting

6. Selecting suitable clothes

7. Maintaining body temperature… by adjusting cothing and modifying the environment

8. Keeping the body clean and well-groomed…

14 Basic Needs cont.

9. Avoiding dangers in the environment and avoiding injuring others

10. Communicating with others in expressing emotions, needs, fears, or opinions

11. Worshipping according to one’s faith

12. Working in such a way that one feels a sense of accomplishment

13. Playing or participating in various forms of recreation

14. Learning, discovering, or satisfying the curiosity that leads to normal development and health, and using

available health facilities

A Nurse’s Role

Substitutive : acting for a person

Supplementary : assisting a person

Complementary : working with the person