The Mysteries of Publishing: An Author’s Perspective

Mysteries of Publishing Writing for publication in scholarly journals means a great deal to me because I am invested as part of a larger community of people, in advancing discipline specific knowledge in nursing.  I am aware that dedication to this form of dissemination rests within a Eurocentric, Northern Hemisphere, white view of the world … Continue reading The Mysteries of Publishing: An Author’s Perspective

Why I Chose a Career in Theory Development in Nursing Science

During the years between 1977 and 1979 I was pursuing a Master of Science degree with a focus on psychiatric mental health nursing at Virginia Commonwealth University.  It was a time of professional excitement and personal struggle.  I was a single father of an adopted three-year old daughter.  I had delayed pursuing my graduate degree … Continue reading Why I Chose a Career in Theory Development in Nursing Science