Nursing Vision & Philosophy
Our nursing vision is to be a provider of family-centered care in an innovative, therapeutic, and safe environment where actions are directed to the ultimate good of the patient.
The nursing philosophy incorporates ideas from Jean Watson’s theory of caring. Caring is central to nursing at Englewood Hospital. Our nurses accept the patients and families for who they are now and what they may become. Effective caring promotes health in our patients and families, who are our principal focus and concern.
Our practice of caring in nursing integrates biophysical knowledge and an awareness of human behavior that promotes increased well-being for those who have not yet achieved optimum wellness. The nurturing behaviors provide comfort and therapy and foster personal development in the presence of illness or disease. Nurses provide a caring environment for patients and their families, allowing for the best course of action at any given time. Nursing care is provided in an interpersonal relationship process of nurse-with-patient, nurse-with-family and nurse-with-group.
Our practice of caring at Englewood Hospital emphasizes humanistic values in the treatment of the patient and our relationships among all staff and community.
Professional Practice Model
Our professional practice model (PPM) is the nursing structure used to deliver care. It was established by our nurses to meet the challenges of healthcare and the needs of our patients and families while optimizing the RN’s role.
The model’s goals are to:
- improve quality patient care and safety
- drive autonomy, accountability and performance transparency
- encourage lifelong learning
- increase job satisfaction and engagement
Our professional practice model’s standards are based on theory and current research. The PPM supports shared decision making, decentralization and the medical center’s mission and vision.

It comprises five interdependent components:
- Patient Care Management
- Nursing Practice
- Collaborative Practice
- Community Outreach
- Leadership
Central to the spirit and implementation of the PPM are various methods for evaluation, including ongoing monitoring, rapid cycle change initiatives, staff and management feedback, actionable data retrieval, information sharing, performance improvement strategies, and short-and long-term planning. Much of the ongoing responsibility for developing and improving the workplace environment and outcomes is placed within our council structure including system councils (e.g., Education and Evidence-Based Practice) as well as divisional councils and unit-based teams. They utilize the nursing strategic plan and priorities as a framework to drive activities.