Question

Compare the nursing philosophy of Benner and Henderson on the basis of the following criteria. Main ideas of the theory Main concepts Relationships between concepts How different concepts affect each other Cite an example or case study from your field where both these philosophies find practical utility.

Answer 1

Patricia Benner's is a registered nurse (RN) in the critical care settings.. Benner's traditional thought in skills acquisition many models and theories utilized in nurses practice..from the beginning upto end nurses skill level for completing their practices make judgement and understanding use positivism and cognitive psychology..Her work made foundation in human behaviour and traditional science based phenominas ..

Virginia Henderson is a philosopher, her approch of nursing is also unique function of the nurse for each individual patient.. professional family, co- workers , doctors can treat the patient together but Henderson philosophical view is unique performance of Activities contributing to health and recovery it can be done with their strength,will or knowledge..

So Benner's concept of view and Henderson concept of view towards the nurses practice is in same view utilization of knowledge,skills, and Evidence--based Theoretical based philosophy..