Martha E. Rogers

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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of people in healthcare. Specifically, the paper discusses the life of nurse Martha E. Rogers. According to the paper, Martha E. Rogers was a legendary nurse who is credited with creating modern theories which showed nursing was a science and a philosophy blended together.

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"Her theories were radical for many reasons. When Rogers published her ideas, nursing and in particular nursing education was still seen as an analytical and mechanical process. It was a complex system that instructors attempted to reduce to many simpler systems when they taught students. Rogers had a more philosophical idea about the role of nurses and how nursing should be taught, which combined many areas of study, from anthropology to mathematics and astronomy. She felt instruction should include humanistic attitudes that would teach nurses to better interact with their patients, thus giving better care and gaining trust at the same time. Ultimately, as patients begin to trust caregivers, they can be more open and honest about their health concerns and the care they are receiving."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Donahue, M. P. (1996). Nursing, the finest art: An illustrated history. St. Louis, MO: Mosby.
• Editors. (2006). Martha E. Rogers: A short biography. Retrieved from the Cardiff University Web site: http://medweb.uwcm.ac.uk/martha/ 28 Dec. 2006.
• Hornburger, C. (2006.) M. Rogers and the science of unitary human beings. Retrieved from the Washburn University Web site: http://www.washburn.edu/sonu/rogers1.htm 28 Dec. 2006.

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