The purpose of this article is to illustrate the key points of Virginia Henderson's theory “Concepts of Nursing” (CON) and its application in practice using examples specific. Henderson's CON is a major theory written in 1978. (Waller-Wise, 2013) CON theory provides a definition of nursing care, responsibilities, and a focus on specific areas where nursing care is required. (Waller-Wise, 2013) As Henderson (1978) writes, “Nursing consists primarily in assisting people (ill or healthy) in carrying out those activities that contribute to health, or its recovery (or peaceful death ) which they would do without help if they had the necessary strength, will or knowledge." (p.26) It is the nurse's job to help the patient return to independence as soon as possible. (Henderson, 1978) Henderson's theory can be classified as an “interactive model”, which places importance on interpersonal relationships between nurse and patient. (Tourville, 2003)Henderson (1978) outlined fourteen different activities of daily living: breathing normally, eating and drinking adequately, eliminating body waste, moving and maintaining desirable postures, sleeping and resting, dressing and undressing, maintaining a body temperature normal and changing the environment, healing oneself, avoiding environmental dangers or injury to others, communication, worship of one's faith, working towards fulfillment, recreational participation, and curiosity about learning and discovery that leads to normal development and maintenance of health. Although all of these needs are intertwined when providing care, for the purposes of this document, these “activities of daily living” (ADLs) will be classified into several groups: physiological, psychological, spiritual, and sociological. (Tourvill… half of the article… experts, psychiatrists and nurses working in mental health clinics, CON can be applied to any care setting ensuring that ADLs are met and patients work to become more independent ( Henderson, 1978) Works Cited Clark, D. (1997). The unique function of the nurse... tribute to Virginia Henderson International Nursing Review, 44(5), 144-152. 3, 21-34.Nicely, B., & DeLario, G.T. (2011) Virginia Henderson's nursing principles and practice applied to organ donation after brain death, 21(1), 72-77.Tourville, C. , & Ingalls, K. (2003) The living tree of nursing theories, 38(3), 21-36.Waller-Wise, R. (2013).Using Henderson's nursing theory in childbirth education, 28(2), 30-34.