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Neuman Systems Model was originally developed in 1970
at the University of California, Los Angeles, by Betty
Neuman, Ph.D., RN. The model was developed by Dr. Neuman
as a way to teach an introductory nursing course to nursing
students. The goal of the model was to provide a wholistic
overview of the physiological, psychological, sociocultural,
and developmental aspects of human beings. After a two-year
evaluation of the model, it was published in Nursing Research
(Neuman & Young, 1972). Neuman has since published three
editions of the Neuman Systems Model. The Neuman Systems
Model Trustees Group was established in 1988. This group
was established for the perpetuation, presevation, and
protection of the integrity of the model and any future
changes in model must have the consent of the trustees
(George, 1996).
Betty Neuman Biographical Information
| 1924 |
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| 1947 |
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- Received RN Diploma from Peoples Hospital
School of Nursing, Akron, Ohio
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- Moved to California and gained experience
as a hospital, staff, and head nurse; school
nurse and industrial nurse; and as a clinical
instructor in medical-surgical, critical
care and communicable disease nursing.
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| 1957 |
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- Attended University of California at Los
Angeles (UCLA) with double major in psychology
and public health.
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- Received BS in nursing from UCLA.
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| 1966 |
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- Received Masters degree in Mental Health,
Public Health Consultation fom UCLA.
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- Recognized as pioneer in the field of
nursing involvement in community mental
health.
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- Began developing her model while lecturing
in community mental health at UCLA.
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| 1972 |
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- Her model was first published as a 'Model
for teaching total person approach to patient
problems' in Nursing Research.
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| 1985 |
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- Received doctorate in Clinical Psychology
from Pacific Western University.
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| 1998 |
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- Received second honorary doctorate - this
one from Grand Valley State University,
Allendale, Michigan.
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Neumans System's Model, written and presented by Patrick
Heyman and Sandra Wolfe, University of Florida, April 2000 |
