King’s Conceptual System Theory

Discussion Question:

Consider what was happening in nursing in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s with the change from diploma programs to an associate degree program. Martha Rogers believed that nursing is a separate and essential discipline and a unique field of study. She worked hard to establish nursing in higher education. Explain the importance of this shift and how it impacted nursing as a profession.

Your initial posting should utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook. Please reply to at least two classmates.

Part 2:

Assignment:

This week you will be writing an APA paper to include a title page, level headings, and a reference page

Discuss and explain King’s Conceptual System Theory.

First explain the 3 systems and provide examples of each system

Explain how the systems influence goal attainment

How could King’s theory help define a clinical quality problem?

Apply this theory to a potential practice quality improvement initiative within your clinical practice.

How could a quality committee align outcomes with King’s Conceptual System Theory?

What additional nursing theory from our readings could also align with an improved quality of practice initiative?

This paper should include 2 outside references and the textbook.