DQ # 1 Imogene King Conceptual System and Theory of Goal Attainment
initial post begins at 12 pm on Sunday and responses are due on Friday. Review the syllabus and DQ Rubric.
Imogene Kings philosophical position is rooted in General Systems Theory of Goal of Attainment which provides a holistic approach to the study of nursing phenomena. She is one of Nursings earliest theorists.
You are being asked to explain Imogene King Conceptual System and Theory of Goal Attainment (Please do not write a synopsis, review the DQ Rubric for the grading of the best response). During the review of the theory, the metaparadigm of the theory must be included. The metaparadigm of nursing is a framework that guides nursing practice. Explain how this theorist view: Nursing, Health, Person and Environment. Please note that it is your job to determine if each theorist described the 4 elements of the metaparadigm in the theory). All DQs must include a review of at least one scholarly article in which the theory has been described.
Once you have explained the theory, demonstate the metaparadigm use in this theory and demonstrate how Imogene King Conceptual System and Theory of Goal Attainment theory can be used in your current practice and in advanced practice.
Please note, all DQ discussions in NUR 5015 MUST begin with an Introduction and a Conclusion. Please do not use I or We in this scholarly discussion (noted in the syllabus). You are able to use pronouns in your responses to your classmates.
Students often use headings to guide their discussion; Examples of level of heading are available in the APA 7 manual.
Please write an introduction and conclusion paragraph for all DQ’s in this course. APA 7 is the expected reference format in this course.
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Please support your discussion of your chosen theorists’ work with a peer review journal article. I look forward to a great discussion week.
Please remember the quality of the post matters and you must review the DQ rubric to ensure your posts and responses are correctly written. There is’nt a maximum for the number of words required in your initial post or your responses to your classmates.

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