Western Governors University Task 1: Professional Accountability

A. Nursing Theory Nursing theory provide a foundation for developing models or frameworks for nursing practice development (Cherry & Jacobs 2016). Nursing theories provide direction to nurses and influence the care provided. The nursing theories created in the late 1900s still continue to be used with modifications. Ida Jean Orlandos theory of the nursing process has influenced my nursing career. The theory was established in 1961 and stresses the action of the individual client in determining the action of the nurse; focus is on the present or short-term outcome (Cherry & Jacobs 2016. Pg 81. Table 5-2). A1. Nursing Practices I utilize this theory developed by Orlando while working in my...