Definition of Nursing According to Virginia Avernal Henderson

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Definition of Nursing according to Virginia Avernal Henderson 1897-1996:

Henderson defined nursing in functional terms: “The unique function of the nurse is to assist the individual, sick or well, in the performance of those activities contributing to health or its recovery (or to a peaceful death) that he would perform unaided if he had the necessary strength, will or knowledge. And to do this in such a way as to help him gain independence as rapidly as possible.”

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