1. choose one nursing theory or model by a recognized nurse theorist: King, Neuman, Orem, Watson, Roy,
2. Gather information from primary sources (e.g., writings by the theorist) and secondary sources (e.g., peer-reviewed journals and articles).
3. include the following in a powerpoint
• A brief biography of the theorist and the historical development of the model.
• The motivation behind the model’s creation and key influences/scholars.
• Philosophical beliefs and strategies used in theory development.
• An overview of the model and major concepts, including definitions.
• Definitions of the four meta-paradigm concepts (human, environment, health, nursing).
• Explanation of nursing practice and the goal of nursing within the model.
• Discussion of any theories generated from the model.
• Summary of at least one clinical or research study that applied or tested the model.
• Strengths and limitations of the model for nursing practice.
Slide 2: Theorist Biography and Historical Development
Theorist: Imogene M. King (1923–2007)
Key Milestones:
Completed her nursing education in the 1940s and earned her Ed.D. from Teachers College, Columbia University, in 1961.
Served as a professor and director of nursing programs at universities including Ohio State and the University of South Florida.
Developed her framework while working as a Director of Nursing.
Historical Development:
Began formulating her Conceptual System in the early 1960s to bring order and structure to nursing knowledge.
Published "Toward a Theory for Nursing: General Concepts of Human Behavior" in 1971, outlining the core concepts.
Published "A Theory for Nursing: Systems, Concepts, Process" in 1981, formally presenting the Theory of Goal Attainment (TGA) derived from the larger Conceptual System.
Slide 3: Motivation and Key Influences
Motivation: King sought to establish nursing as a distinct discipline with its own organized body of knowledge. She aimed to define nursing's goals and processes systematically, moving the profession beyond solely task-oriented care.
Key Influences/Scholars:
General Systems Theory (GST): Provided the foundational structure for her conceptual system, viewing nursing clients and organizations as dynamic interacting systems.
Sociology and Psychology: Influenced her concepts of social roles, perception, communication, and interpersonal relationships, which are central to TGA.
Slide 4: Philosophical Beliefs and Theory Development
Philosophical Beliefs:
Nursing focuses on human beings interacting with their environment.
Human beings are viewed as open, communicating, purposeful, and rational social beings.
The primary approach is interaction and transaction to achieve specific goals.
Strategies Used in Development:
Deductive Reasoning: Developed the TGA by deducing specific, testable propositions from the broader, abstract Conceptual System.
Conceptual Mapping: Systematically defined major concepts and the relationship between them within the three major interacting systems.
Sample Answer
This information is best organized using the structure of a presentation, such as a PowerPoint. Since I cannot create a visual PowerPoint presentation, I will provide the detailed content and notes you need for each slide, focusing on Imogene King's Conceptual System and Theory of Goal Attainment.
👑 Slide Content Outline: Imogene King’s Theory of Goal Attainment
Slide 1: Title Slide
Title: Imogene King’s Conceptual System and Theory of Goal Attainment
Subtitle: Nursing as a Transactional Process
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