Open AccessDie verpleegonderwyser — Dié innovateur?
Author(s) -
Wilma Kotzé
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
curationis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.408
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 2223-6279
pISSN - 0379-8577
DOI - 10.4102/curationis.v7i4.923
Subject(s) - innovator , meaning (existential) , ideal (ethics) , process (computing) , knowledge management , engineering ethics , computer science , sociology , epistemology , psychology , process management , management , business , philosophy , engineering , intellectual property , economics , operating system
We exist in a dynamically changing world which requires that we are able to adapt. The process of innovation is a complex one which must be approached scientifically and seen within the broad framework of the system as a whole. The ideal innovator is a person who has been scientifically prepared and has research ability. She must also be well-versed in and identify herself with the philosophy of the profession and the meaning of professionalism. Successful innovation can however only result from a well co-ordinated team effort, directed by nurses who know what they are doing and can account for their approaches and actions