Dorothea Orem

1914–2007 (age 93)

Nursing theorist

Biography

Dorothea Orem (1914–2007), the nursing theorist whose self-care deficit model continues to guide caregivers, rests in the Catholic Cemetery.

Her pioneering work encouraged nurses to empower patients, and generations since have honored her commitment to human dignity and compassionate care.

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