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Nightingale is considered the first nursing theorist. One of her theories was the Environmental Theory, which incorporated the restoration of the usual health status of the nurse's clients into the delivery of health care —it is still practiced today. Environmental effects [ edit]

The nursing theory is based upon the philosophy that all "patients wish to care for themselves". They can recover more quickly and holistically if they are allowed to perform their own self-cares to the best of their ability. Orem's self-care deficit nursing theory emphasized on establishing the nursing perspectives regarding human and practice.

There are three components for nursing philosophy: Reverence for the gift of life. Respect for the dignity, worth, autonomy, and individuality of each human being. Resolution to act dynamically about one’s beliefs. The prescription: Actions appropriate to implement a plan to carry out the actions following the central purpose.

In addition, healthcare philosophy attempts to highlight the primary movers of healthcare systems; be it nurses, doctors, allied health professionals, hospital administrators, health insurance companies ( HMOs and PPOs ), the government ( Medicare and Medicaid ), and lastly, the patients themselves. President Johnson signing the U.S. Medicare bill.