Authors

  1. Sterchi, Suzanne MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CNOR
  2. Brooks, Sharon MSN, APRN, RNC-OB, CENP
  3. Shilkaitis, Mary MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE
  4. Ris, Laurel MBA

Abstract

The development of a program to integrate an organization's values and culture, Watson's Caring Theory, and personal motivators resulted in transforming nursing theory into practice and a noted improvement in the patient experience. This article will teach the reader how this was accomplished.