Virginia Henderson developed her needs-based definition of the unique function of nursing in the 1950s, highlighting the importance of self-awareness in providing therapeutic psychological support.

Virginia Henderson, who took a temporary job caring for the wounded of World War I and ended up helping to elevate nursing into a respected independent profession as a renowned researcher, teacher ...

Virginia Henderson developed her needs-based definition of the unique function of nursing in the 1950s, highlighting the importance of self-awareness in providing therapeutic psychological support.