Beyond the Boxes: Connecting Theory and Practice in a Pandemic

Guest contributor: Ellen E. Swanson This is post is the final section of the new “Practice Exemplar” describing the application of Mandalas in nursing See also related Education Exemplar In the process of writing the "Using Mandalas - An Holistic Approach to Practice" exemplars, Peggy Chinn shared with me that we need to “work toward a … Continue reading Beyond the Boxes: Connecting Theory and Practice in a Pandemic

Beyond the Boxes: Mandala Introduction and Nursing Organizational Application

Guest contributor: Ellen E. Swanson This post introduces the new "Practice Exemplar" describing the application of Mandalas in nursing See related Education Exemplar We have constructed so much of our society based on the traditional hierarchical or linear organizational model. This model has dominated and influenced our thinking and behaviors. The linear model has also … Continue reading Beyond the Boxes: Mandala Introduction and Nursing Organizational Application