Guest Contributor: Fengyan DengPhD student at Texas Woman's University, CRNA at Texas Medical Center Houston Methodist Hospital The origin of the word "big data" is vague. Only in 2012 did The New York Times publish multiple articles that helped bring the concept of "Big Data" into the mainstream. The most significant impact was Steve Lohr's … Continue reading Big Health Care Data Research and Consent
Nursing Practice
Artificial Intelligence Usage in Palliative Care: A Viewpoint
Contributor - Cheryl J. Bostelman, MSN, RNPhD student, Texas Woman's University The world of digital technology is rapidly expanding with new ideas and tools to better life for all. Healthcare has benefited from this technological growth. Artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is an asset. Yet, how is AI applicable to other areas of healthcare, such … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence Usage in Palliative Care: A Viewpoint
Bird Brains, Edge Group Effect, and Nursing Knowledge Drift
"The Hudsonian Godwit makes a trip from breeding grounds in arctic Alaska almost to the southernmost tip of South America—just under 10,000 miles!" - Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology When I was a child we called one another “birdbrain” when we had done something stupid or counterproductive. It was a harsh insult. But in more recent years a significant … Continue reading Bird Brains, Edge Group Effect, and Nursing Knowledge Drift
Nurses as Olive Trees
Guest Contributor: Rachell NguyenPhD Student at Texas Woman’s University As I continue my nursing scholarly journey in the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), I realize more and more how much of our profession I still do not know. I can certainly understand why Albert Einstein quoted, "The more I learn, the more I realize how much I … Continue reading Nurses as Olive Trees
What is Nursing?
Guest Contributor: Rachell NguyenPhD student in nursing, Texas Woman's UniversityNursing professional development specialist, evidence-based practice, research, and nursing practice, Harris Health As a newly registered nurse (RN) on a post-surgical oncology floor, I recall how my hands trembled while administering morning medications to one of my patients. My patient smiled at me and tried to ease … Continue reading What is Nursing?
Artificial Intelligence and the Art of Human Caring in Nursing
Guest Contributor: Serena TobarDoctoral Nursing Student, Texas Woman's Univeristy It feels as though artificial intelligence (AI) has bloomed overnight in healthcare; its roots spreading rapidly, its branches reaching into nearly every aspect of clinical practice. New applications emerge almost daily, and even for seasoned professionals, keeping pace can feel overwhelming. At my own institution, we … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence and the Art of Human Caring in Nursing
Adapting Roy’s Adaptation Model: A Cutlery Drawer for Self-Care – Part 1, Spoons
Guest Contributor: Justin McFail, MSN, RN A few years ago, I wrote a piece conceptualizing self-care as a cup we’re constantly pouring from in order to take care of others. I think the metaphor rings true still today. More recently, I discovered a fellow contributor, Meghann Buyco, found inspiration in my piece taking the discussion … Continue reading Adapting Roy’s Adaptation Model: A Cutlery Drawer for Self-Care – Part 1, Spoons
Bridging Quality Improvement and Theory
Contributor: Hephzibah Thomas Kurt Lewin's Change Theory provides a structured approach to understanding change at the group, organizational, and societal level (Burnes, 2004). Despite its age, this theory remains highly relevant for modern healthcare quality improvement initiatives due to its focus on both systems and human behavior change. Lewin conceptualized change as occurring through three … Continue reading Bridging Quality Improvement and Theory
The case for more community nursing clinical education and opportunities
Contributor - Ashley Booth The nursing field has a deep history in the community. Called healers or caregivers, for centuries nurses were the holistic practitioners that we know from oral tradition and experience would cure, treat, and care for people (Ehrenreich, Egenes). But as institutions such as alms houses and hospitals became more popular, nursing … Continue reading The case for more community nursing clinical education and opportunities
Who Gets to Be Called ‘Doctor’? Rethinking NP Education and Identity
Contributor: Misty McNabb, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, PhD Student The power imbalance between physicians and nurses has existed for over a century and is reinforced not only through policy but also through language, perceived professional identity, and institutional structures. One of the most persistent debates centers on the use of the title "Doctor", a term that … Continue reading Who Gets to Be Called ‘Doctor’? Rethinking NP Education and Identity
From Scrubs to Sustainability: Nurses as Environmental Advocates
Contributor: Danielle BrochuNursology.net intern (2024-2025)Nursing Supervisor, Hartford Hospital It’s no secret that climate change secondary to worldwide industrialization has rapidly caused an increase in natural disasters as well as a higher potential for negative health outcomes. Issues with climate change and environmental hazards have both direct and indirect impacts on individuals and communities: People living … Continue reading From Scrubs to Sustainability: Nurses as Environmental Advocates
The Ocean We Navigate: A Metaphor for Professional Development in Nursing
Guest Contributor: Leah KorkisDirector of Clinical Education and Nursing Excellence, University of Southern California I grew up kayaking with my Dad off the shores of Kailua, Oahu. I remember with each stroke of my paddle the shifting winds blowing through my hair, the rhythmic lapping of waves, and the mysterious expanse stretching beneath and beyond. … Continue reading The Ocean We Navigate: A Metaphor for Professional Development in Nursing
Disability Inclusion in Society: The Key to Leaving No One Behind
Contributor: Shahzeb Nazar ali According to WHO, nearly 31 million Pakistanis live with some form of disability. (Odhwani, 2023). Yet, society often disables them further by overlooking their abilities and offering sympathy instead of opportunity. But sympathy doesn’t pay bills. The struggle begins in childhood, long before they even understand what "disability" means. From the … Continue reading Disability Inclusion in Society: The Key to Leaving No One Behind
The Elephant in the Room: The ICN’s New Definitions of ‘Nurse’ and ‘Nursing’
Contributor - Robin R. Walter PhD, RN, CNE Picture this: A room full of nurses from all over the world is discussing nursing and what it means to be a nurse. Their goal is to reach consensus on global definitions of ‘nurse’ and ‘nursing.’ A huge elephant quietly dominates the center of the bustling room, … Continue reading The Elephant in the Room: The ICN’s New Definitions of ‘Nurse’ and ‘Nursing’
Integrating the ANA Code of Ethics in Nursing Education: Advancing Equity and Care for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Guest Contributors: Angela McClure and Katie DavisTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing Nursing education must be rooted in ethical standards that promote compassionate, competent, and equitable care for all individuals, including those with intellectual disabilities (ID). The American Nursing Association Code of Ethics guidesd the delivery of compassionate and skilled care, ensuring … Continue reading Integrating the ANA Code of Ethics in Nursing Education: Advancing Equity and Care for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Beyond the Stethoscope: Educating Our Way to Healthcare Justice
Guest Contributors: India Willis and Natasha CrooksNursology.net posts supporting DEI As diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives face unprecedented rollbacks across academic and healthcare institutions, the responsibility of Black nurses to educate and advocate has never been more critical. In an era where systemic barriers are being reinforced rather than dismantled, our role as educators becomes a form of … Continue reading Beyond the Stethoscope: Educating Our Way to Healthcare Justice
Chameleons of Care: Nurses and the Adaptation Theory of Callista Roy
Contributor: Ana Luísa Quaresma Amaral As expected in the 21st century, we encounter numerous changes in all areas, considering the astronomical technological development and constant changes in society. All these transformations and evolution characterize this century, leading to the emergence of new global challenges where Nursing is no exception.We, nurses, frequently face various challenges during … Continue reading Chameleons of Care: Nurses and the Adaptation Theory of Callista Roy
Theories behind the Magical Touch!
Contributor: Kunta Gautam My clinical practice as a pediatric nurse practitioner resides in an outpatient urgent care setting next to the hospital's emergency department. In this blog post, I will share a clinical encounter that inspired reflection on the meaning of my practice as a nurse . A 14-year-old girl came to the clinic because … Continue reading Theories behind the Magical Touch!
The Philosophy of Knowledge in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Are We Teaching, or Is AI Taking Over?
Guest Contributor: Cora RabePhD student in nursing, Texas Woman's University Introduction For centuries, philosophers have wrestled with life’s biggest questions: What is knowledge? How do we learn? Why do students suddenly "remember" an assignment is due five minutes before class? Okay, maybe that last one wasn’t on Plato’s mind, but if he were around today, … Continue reading The Philosophy of Knowledge in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Are We Teaching, or Is AI Taking Over?
Caring at the Time of Farewell: Palliative Extubation in Light of Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring
Contributor: Adriana Figueira Oliveira I have been working in a pediatric intensive care unit for three years, an area that came into my life unexpectedly but has provided me with excellent professional fulfillment. This challenging environment, both theoretically and practically, as well as emotionally, demands a human and holistic approach, especially in situations of significant … Continue reading Caring at the Time of Farewell: Palliative Extubation in Light of Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring