Imogene King's conceptual framework: a proposed model for continuing nursing education.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Models

Background:

• Continuing nursing education is vital for professional development.
• Existing models may lack flexibility for diverse nursing environments.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose a novel intra-systems model for continuing nursing education.
• To leverage Imogene King's conceptual framework for a structured approach.
• To enhance nursing practice, research, and professional standards.

Main Methods:

• Development of a conceptual model based on Imogene King's framework.
• Integration of key concepts: social systems, health, perception, and relationships.
• Consideration of interacting levels: individual, group, and society.

Main Results:

• A flexible and systematic intra-systems model for continuing nursing education is presented.
• The model emphasizes the interrelation of education, practice, and research.
• Benefits are identified for nurses, healthcare consumers, and the profession.

Conclusions:

• The proposed model offers a systematic guide for continuing nursing education.
• It stimulates continued learning and innovative nursing practice.
• It promotes inquiry through research, advancing the nursing profession.