Presentation Roy1 03
Presentation Roy1 03
Adaptation
Model Theory
HISTORY AND BACKGROUND
Sr. Callista Roy is a prominent nurse theorist, writer, lecturer, researcher and teacher.
Professor and Nurse Theorist at the Boston College of Nursing in Chestnut Hill.
Born in Los Angeles on October 14, 1939 as the 2nd child of Mr. and Mrs. Fabien
Roy
She entered the Sisters of Saint Joseph Carondelet.
She earned her Master's Degree in Pediatric Nursing from the University of
California, Los Angeles in 1966.
Sr. Callista Roy had the significant opportunity of working with Dorothy E Johnson.
Overview of Adaptation Model
STIMULI
WHY WAS THE ROY ADAPTATION
MODEL WAS CREATED?
-Promotes proper care for a patient by taking a holistic approach
Makes a nurse take a step back and look at all patient’s life that affect their health wellness.