Vision, Mission, and Philosophy in Nursing Administration

Vision is a description of the purpose for which an organization exists.

Philosophy in an organization refers to the specific plans that define actions or non-actions.

Objectives describe the broad aim of an organization and the end result toward which it is working.

Policies are general statements formalized by administrative authority to guide actions in achieving the organization's objectives.

Long-term plans cover a period from one year to five years.

Operational planning is primarily developed by top-level managers.

Single-use plans are those that are used repeatedly over a period of time.

Planning should not be continuous and iterative, but rather a one-time process.

The SMART guideline should not be followed when setting goals during the planning process.

Chain of command is a principle of organizing that emphasizes informal paths of communication and authority.