One hallmark of a profession is to demonstrate a unique body of knowledge. The impetus of that knowledge may be in the form of a nursing framework or model, or theory. A conceptual framework (synonymous with model) is defined as a set of concepts and those assumptions that integrate them into a meaningful configuration.1 More concrete than a framework, a theory is a set of interrelated concepts, definitions, and propositions that presents a systematic view of phenomena by specifying those relationships.1 Furthermore, the incorporation of a nursing practice framework in a healthcare setting demonstrates that the organization embraces nursing as a profession and facilitates professional development as well as meeting requirements set forth by the American Nurses Credentialing Center' (ANCC's) Magnet Recognition Program(R). - See more at: http://www.nursingcenter.com/lnc/journalarticle?Article_ID=1172653#sthash.wDsW2KWc.dpuf