Theoretical Underpinnings
The theoretical underpinnings of Organization W’s nursing practice are based on the goal attainment theory by theorist, Imogene King. The importance of integrating leadership philosophy with a nursing theorist is often overlooked by organizations when developing the clinical nursing model. However, King’s assumptions imply that nursing’s focus is on the care of human beings as open systems, constantly interacting with the environment and communication between the nurse and the client (Nursing Theory, 2015). Kings theory therefore is the dynamic basis for nursing practice and a driving force for leadership as it applies to the frontline staff who interact with patients. Nursing Theory.org (2015), further describes King’s
The theoretical underpinnings of Organization W’s nursing practice are based on the goal attainment theory by theorist, Imogene King. The importance of integrating leadership philosophy with a nursing theorist is often overlooked by organizations when developing the clinical nursing model. However, King’s assumptions imply that nursing’s focus is on the care of human beings as open systems, constantly interacting with the environment and communication between the nurse and the client (Nursing Theory, 2015). Kings theory therefore is the dynamic basis for nursing practice and a driving force for leadership as it applies to the frontline staff who interact with patients. Nursing Theory.org (2015), further describes King’s