The Science of Unitary Human Beings. Martha E. Rogers 1914-1994 The Science of Unitary Human Beings. The Concept that Human Beings are one with their environment. Presented by Venus Johnston and Tammie McDaniel

Biography

Family Need for knowledge Life long learner Bed side nursing Martha E Rogers Family Need for knowledge Life long learner Bed side nursing Public Health Nursing

Motivation-started at birth. Martha’s motivation Motivation-started at birth. “What do we need to know in order to serve people?” The need for knowledgeable nurses First introduced in 1970

The need for knowledgeable nurses. Philosophy influence The need for knowledgeable nurses.

Education Educators The body of knowledge. NYU days

“Unitary Human Beings” Martha’s Theory This is not a Theory “Unitary Human Beings”

The Science of Unitary Human Beings It is based on 4 major postulates and 3 major principles. The Postulates Energy Field Pattern Openness Pandimensionality

The Science of Unitary Human Beings The 3 Major Principles of Homeodynamics Resonancy Helicy Integrality

Utilization & Expansion of Martha’s Work Coroselli and Barrett Newman & Parse Butcher’s Cowling’s Practice & Education

the Science of Unitary Human Beings Practical Application Understanding Human Experiences Personal Meaning Nursing Care Things we do

Human beings Environment Continuous Change Core Moral Ideals Summary Putting it together Human beings Environment Continuous Change Core Moral Ideals Summary

Case study Susie MoJoe is a 24 year old single mother of a 2 and ½ year old boy, who is admitted to the medical surgical floor with the diagnosis of an unintentional opiate overdose. She has a sitter at bedside assigned by the hospital. She is a one pack per day smoker and has a long history of opiate abuse. Her drug screen revealed positive for THC, opiates, and ETOH was less then 5. On admission day 2, she appears very anxious and restless. Further assessment reveals that Susie is concerned about her child, where she is going to live, the absence of her partner, and what is now going to happen to her, now that this has occurred.

Case study questions According to the Science of Unitary Human Beings, what concepts can we utilize to assist Susie MoJoe in altering her environment to assist her in starting to heal herself? How would you , as her nurse, apply the Science of Unitary Human Beings in order to provide a non-hurried, one on one, opportunity to discuss her perceived problems, given that you have already altered her environment?

References Carboni, T. (1991). A Rogerian Theoretical Tapestry. Nursing Science Quarterly, 4. doi: 10.1177/089431849100400311 Hektor, L. M., (1989). Martha E. Rogers: A Life History. Nursing Science Quarterly, 2. doi: 10:1177/089431848900200205 Klemm, P. R., Stashinko, E. E. (1997). Martha Rogers’ Science of Unitary Human Beings: A Participative Teaching-Learning Approach. Journal of Nursing Education, 36341-343. Retrieved from http://0search.ebscohost.com.libcat.ferris.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db &AN=507586990&site=ehost-live Plummer, M., Molzahn, A. E. (2009). Quality of Life in Contemporary Nursing Theory: A Concept Analysis. Nursing Science Quarterly, 22. doi: 10.117708943118409332807

References Smeltzer, J. (2008, April 2). Martha Rogers Biography [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pH_ToXAf9yc Smeltzer, J. (2008, September 22). Martha Rogers Interview Part 1[Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1XN3rPKndE Wright, B. W., (2007). The Evolution of Rogers’ Science of Unitary Human Being: 21st Century Reflections. Nursing Science Quarterly, 20. doi: 10.1177/0894318406296295