Florence Nightingale-1859
The biggest influence in nursing is Florence Nightingale. She was the original founder of the nursing profession and played an important role in establishing nursing. She theorized the health of patients was a consequence of their environment Florence Nightingale believed throwing bodily waste out on the street would increase the spread of illness. At that time disease was widespread and she had a huge effect on existence of disease caused by infection.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs-1943
Maslow theorized individuals were instrumental in their will to live. He focused on what he felt the first step was the will to survive. After meeting this need then the next steps or levels would fall into place. Consider what is most important friendship or food and shelter from the outside elements. Maslow believed individuals would make food and shelter a priority. This has helped nursing by prioritizing needs to be met.
Peplau’s, Theory of Interpersonal Relations-1952
The core concept of interpersonal relations was Peplau’s theory. The connection between the nurse and client and applying nursing skills were an important part of achieving a mutual goal. The first post baccalaureate program in nursing was started by Peplau in turn promoting nursing as a profession.
Ida Jean Orlando-1961
Ida Jean Orlando believed the nurse’s role was to evaluate and assist the patient with their immediate needs for assistance. For instance a patient in the emergency department who is unable to speak can verbalize their degree of pain by facial expression. A nurse needs to use his or her insight and awareness to evaluate a patient and discover the meaning behind a patient’s actions. Orlando's theory emphasis is placed on the collaboration among the nurse and patient, insight corroboration, and the use of the nursing process to yield encouraging results or patient