Dorothy E. Johnson Nursing Theory and Behavioral System Model Quiz and Flashcards

What is the name of Dorothy Johnson's nursing model proposed in 1968?

According to Johnson's model, how many behavioral subsystems is the patient composed of?

What was the ultimate goal of nursing according to Dorothy Johnson's conviction?

What was Dorothy Johnson known for?

According to Dorothy Johnson's model, what is the nurse's role in helping the patient?

Biography of Dorothy E. Johnson

Born on August 21, 1919, in Savannah, Georgia
Youngest of seven children
Father was the superintendent of a shrimp and oyster factory
Mother was very involved and enjoyed reading

Early Life

Finished associate's degree at Armstrong Junior College in Savannah, Georgia in 1938
Took a year off from school to be a governess, or teacher, for two children in Miami, Florida during the Great Depression
Realized her love for children, nursing, and education during this period

Education

Graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in Nashville, Tennessee in 1942
Top student in her class
Received the prestigious Vanderbilt Founder's Medal

Nursing Theory

Developed the "Behavioral System Model" theory of nursing
Defines nursing as "an external regulatory force which acts to preserve the organization and integration of the patients' behaviors at an optimum level under those conditions in which the behavior constitutes a threat to the physical or social health, or in which illness is found."

Explore the life of nursing theorist Dorothy E. Johnson and her impactful 'Behavioral System Model' in this comprehensive study guide. Learn about her theory defining nursing as an external regulatory force to maintain patient behaviors at an optimal level.