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Virginia Avenel Henderson, born on November 30, 1897, is considered the "First Lady of Nursing" for her significant contributions to the field.

The Need Theory, developed by Virginia Henderson, focuses on assisting individuals in meeting their basic human needs to achieve health, independence, or a peaceful death.

The unique role of a nurse, according to Henderson, is to assist individuals, both sick and well, in performing activities that promote health or recovery. This assistance should enable individuals to regain independence as quickly as possible.

Henderson's work, "Principles and Practices of Nursing", was a comprehensive textbook that went through three editions. It helped shape nursing education and practice.

Henderson's four-volume "Nursing Research Survey and Assessment" was the result of her extensive 19-year research. She reviewed and classified thousands of research papers on nursing topics published in English. This monumental project was a significant contribution to nursing research.

Virginia Henderson received the prestigious Christiane Reimann Prize, awarded by the International Nursing Council (ICN). This award recognized her international impact on nursing.

Health, in the context of Henderson's theory, is a state of balance in all aspects of human life.

Individuals, according to Henderson's theory, have fundamental needs that contribute to their health and independence. These needs may require assistance.

Faye Glenn Abdellah, known as the "Patient-Centered Nursing Advocate", was born on March 13, 1919, in New York.

Abdellah's theory, known as the "21 Nursing Problem Theory", identifies 21 common nursing problems that require intervention.

Faye Abdellah's focus on patient-centered care helped shift the focus of nursing from disease to the individual.

Abdellah developed the "Patient Care Assessment Evaluation" (PACE) system, a standardized tool for evaluating the quality of care provided by healthcare facilities. It helped measure the quality of patient care.

After earning a Nursing Diploma from Fitkin Memorial Hospital’s School of Nursing, Faye Abdellah served for 40 years in the Public Health Services Commissioned Corps.

Abdellah's progressive patient care approach, which prioritized intensive care, followed by immediate care, and then home care, revolutionized the treatment of critically ill patients.

Hildegard Peplau's theory, known as the "Interpersonal Relations Theory", emphasizes the importance of the nurse-patient relationship in promoting healing and well-being.

Faye Abdellah passed away on February 24, 2017, at the age of 97. She left a legacy of patient-centered nursing care.