ANS 49:2 Features Perspectives on the Evolution of Nursing Theory

The current issue of ANS is particularly relevant for Nursology.net followers. The issue focuses on the “Evolutions of Theory for Nursing Science”. The Guest Editorial by Sharron Docherty and Danny Willis describe the issue as follows:

Nursing science is undergoing a profound and necessary transformation. As the profession responds to complex health, social, and technological challenges, theory continues to serve as a catalyst for progress. This special issue of Advances in Nursing Science, “Evolutions in Theory for Nursing Science,” brings together nineteen papers that illuminate the dynamic, pluralistic, and justice-oriented directions shaping contemporary theoretical work. Collectively, they demonstrate a profession that is self-reflexive, methodologically innovative, and deeply engaged with the urgent realities of our time.
Advances in Nursing Science 49(2):p 79-80, April/June 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/ANS.0000000000000658

The ANS blog features the current Table of Contents, and includes links to the journal website where you can access abstracts and information about each article.

All nursing journals include articles related to the development of nursing knowledge (see the Nursing Journals Directory). Here on Nursology.net we have indicated a number of journals that consistently focus on theory development in nursing (see “Nursing Journals Focused on Knowledge Development“). You can access the current Table of Contents on the journal websites. Scan these resources regularly to find current, dynamic and interesting discussions that are moving the discipline into the future!

2 thoughts on “ANS 49:2 Features Perspectives on the Evolution of Nursing Theory

  1. Este número es, sin duda, una invitación a seguir cultivando la reflexión teórica, a dialogar entre generaciones y contextos, y a mantener viva la pasión por el conocimiento que sustenta nuestra práctica.
    Gracias por ofrecer este espacio que hoy nos impulsa hacia nuevas construcciones teóricas enraizadas en nuestras realidades culturales y sociales.

  2. The evolution of nursing theory reflects the growth of nursing from a task-oriented profession to an evidence-based and patient-centered discipline. Understanding different perspectives in nursing theory helps nurses improve critical thinking, patient care, research, and professional practice. A very informative and insightful feature for nursing professionals and students. That’s great 👍

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