Abdellah's Theory of Nursing

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The paper explains some of the inherent differences between the nursing theories of Faye Abdellah and Jean Watson. The paper relates that although Faye Abdellah's nursing theory was patient-centered and involved the care of the patient, it was clinically based and emphasized the science of nursing. The paper shows how this fits well with Jean Watson's theory of nursing, or caring science, which encompasses a humanitarian, human science orientation to the human caring processes and experiences.

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"Born in New York City in 1909, Faye Abdellah graduated from Fitkin Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1942 and then earned three degrees at the Teachers College at Columbia University--a B.S. in nursing, and an M.A. and a PhD in education. She was appointed Chief Nurse Officer for the U.S. Public Health service and the first woman and nurse to be Deputy Surgeon General. Her extensive experience in practice, education and made her recognized as one of the leading researchers in health and public policy and international health (Haase, 1990, p. 59)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Dodds, V. (2002). Nursing Spectrum. Career Management Magazine. Retrieved November 3, 2007. http://community.nursingspectrum.com/MagazineArticles/article.cfm?AID=7936
• Haase, P.T. (1990) The origins and rise of associate degree nursing education. New York: Duke University Press
• Intervarsity (2005). Discussion of nursing theories and underlying world views. Website retrieved November 4, 2007. http://ncf.intervarsity.org/facgrad/forum/nsgtheories.html
• Watson School of Nurse Caring. Jean Watson and the theory of caring. Website retrieved November 3, 2007. http://www2.uchsc.edu/son/caring/content/

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