Contributors: Rudolf Cymorr Kirby P. Martinez and Linda Bark What exactly is nurse coaching? Nurse coaching (NC) is defined as a skilled, purposeful, results-oriented, structured, relationship-centered, interaction-based role with clients, grounded in the precepts of Holistic Nursing. Nurse Coaches are educated in advanced communication strategies, skills, and knowledge with the understanding that clients are the … Continue reading Kabaybay: The Filipino Nurse Coach
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Reminder! Nursology Forums Launch in January!
The Nursology.net Advisory Team and the Margaret A. Newman Center for Nursing Theory are launching the Nursology Forums - a series of virtual 1-2 hour gatherings that will focus on burning questions about nursing knowledge and its application in practice, education, research, and health care policy. Each Forum will be hosted by a nurse scholar … Continue reading Reminder! Nursology Forums Launch in January!
2027-June 9-11, 2027 International Nursing Knowledge (formerly NANDA International) Conference, Pamplona, Spain
Link to Conference Website Abstract Submission LInk Theme: Expanding, Bridging, and Unifying Knowledge: A New Era for the Global Voice of Nurses Host Institution: Universidad de Navarra Brief Description: This conference will bring together nurses, educators, researchers, and healthcare leaders from around the world to focus on advancing nursing knowledge and strengthening the role of … Continue reading 2027-June 9-11, 2027 International Nursing Knowledge (formerly NANDA International) Conference, Pamplona, Spain
Nursology Forums Schedule for January-June 2027!
The dates are set for the new Nursology Forums to begin in January 2027, and repeat monthly through June! Here are the dates and times, and a brief overview for the January-June 2027 Forums - mark the dates on your calendar and watch for details as each Forum gets closer! All of the information about … Continue reading Nursology Forums Schedule for January-June 2027!
Happy 8th Birthday, Nursology.net!*
This blog is dedicated to Jacqueline Fawcett, who died unexpectedly in March this year. Jacqui was a founder of the site, and contributed substantially to its content. Her spirit lives on in these pages. Eight years ago, Nursology.net came to life with an ambitious idea: to create a freely accessible home for nursing’s disciplinary knowledge—a … Continue reading Happy 8th Birthday, Nursology.net!*
The Ethical Tension Between Process and Humanistic Patient Consent
Contributors – Rachell NguyenDave Calubaquib Generated by ChatGPT Imagine a preoperative nurse busy managing a full panel of patients. The clock is ticking, surgical suites are ready, and everyone feels the pressure of time. Suddenly, a patient, gowned and with an intravenous (IV) catheter in place, just moments from being moved in, looks up with … Continue reading The Ethical Tension Between Process and Humanistic Patient Consent
What we can learn from Kaginhawahan, the telos of Filipino caring
Contributor – Rudolf Cymorr Kirby P. Martinez, PhD, RN Within the Theory of Nursing Situation as Caring Moment (NurCaM), kaginhawahan is defined as the Filipino’s collective aspiration for an optimal human condition and the full flourishing of human potential (Martinez, 2026). It is the telos of Filipino caring—the end toward which all caring actions are … Continue reading What we can learn from Kaginhawahan, the telos of Filipino caring
Announcing the New Nursology Forums
Next Bold Chapter to Honor and Replace the Virtual Nursing Theory Week From Marie Gill, Director of the Dr. Margaret A. Newman Center for Nursing Theory. After years of inspiring connection, learning, and innovation through Virtual Nursing Theory Week (VNTW) founded by nursing theory visionaries Drs. Jacqueline Fawcett, Peggy Chinn, and Leslie Nicoll, we’re thrilled to introduce … Continue reading Announcing the New Nursology Forums
When Exhaustion Speaks, Let Nature Answer: The Secret Sound That Revives Nurses
Guest Contributor: Rimsha SaleemMSCN student at Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan Life in the Rhythm of Natural MusicWhat is life? People often see life as an endless circle of activity where time passes but peace and meaning lost somewhere. Sometimes the true essence of life seems lost rather than fully experienced in the chaos of … Continue reading When Exhaustion Speaks, Let Nature Answer: The Secret Sound That Revives Nurses
Wyona Freysteinson – May 16, 1957- June 11, 2026
Mentor, Dissertation Chair, Guiding Light & Friend Co-Contributor - Jodi Kennedy, MSN, RN, AGACNPIn Memoriam Wyona Freysteinson There are moments in life that stop time. The text message, phone call, or email that quite literally takes your breath away. For us, it was the learning of the unexpected death of Wyona Freysteinson, a woman whose … Continue reading Wyona Freysteinson – May 16, 1957- June 11, 2026
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 … Continue reading ANS 49:2 Features Perspectives on the Evolution of Nursing Theory
Ceremony Honoring Dr. Jacqueline Fawcett on International Nurses Day in Mexico
Contributors - PhD. Francisco Javier Baez Hernández and MSP Erika Lozada Perezmitre English On the occasion of International Nurses Day, the Faculty of Nursing at the Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) hosted a profound and aesthetically striking ceremony to honor the legendary nursing theorist, Dr. Jacqueline Fawcett. This event was not merely a formal … Continue reading Ceremony Honoring Dr. Jacqueline Fawcett on International Nurses Day in Mexico
Doing Nursing Without Understanding Nursing: Why Nursing Theories such as NurCaM Matters
Contributor - Rudolf Cymorr Kirby Martinez, PhD, MA, RN, CGNC, CNE, WWCC, HWNC-BC, AHN-BC, SGAHN, FFNMRCSI I am a nurse educator from the Philippines who has been in academia for at least 12 years. I started in nursing education at the baccalaureate level, handling students in Community Health Nursing clinical rotation. During this time, I … Continue reading Doing Nursing Without Understanding Nursing: Why Nursing Theories such as NurCaM Matters
When Clinical Education Becomes Transactional: Ethical Concerns in NP Preceptorship
Contributor - Julie Durand DNP, MBA, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC Preceptorship, which includes guided experiential learning and mentorship, is a critical component of healthcare education. As in other healthcare disciplines, clinical preceptorship is a core component of nurse practitioner (NP) education. Unlike medical student preceptorship, which benefits from a more coordinated effort and funding, the identification … Continue reading When Clinical Education Becomes Transactional: Ethical Concerns in NP Preceptorship
Beyond the Lecture: Reclaiming the Soul of Nursing Education
Caring Science Nurse Education Certificate Program (NECP)starts April 13 Contributor: Marcia Hills, RN PhD FAAN FCAN FCNEI My Awakening Early in my career, I found myself in a position that many of you might recognize. I had completed my PhD …post graduate education, I was clinically experienced, I had taught for some years, and yet, … Continue reading Beyond the Lecture: Reclaiming the Soul of Nursing Education
Webinar – A Global Call to Caring Science – April 9, 2026 10-11:30 AM EDT – Virtual and In Person
Download Flyer Registration Theme: A Global Call to Caring Science: Theory Guided Practice, Education, Research Physical Location - Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, Room 205 This free event is a collaboration between Florida Atlantic University and the International Association for Human Caring (IAHC). IAHC promotes the educational preparation of caring professionals and illuminates the … Continue reading Webinar – A Global Call to Caring Science – April 9, 2026 10-11:30 AM EDT – Virtual and In Person
Jacqueline Fawcett – March 18, 1941 – March 22, 2026
In Memoriam It is with great sadness that we share the news of Dr. Fawcett's death on Sunday morning, March 22, 2026. She had recently suffered a fall, but we were all anticipating her recovery and return to continuing as our friend and colleague in the Nursology.net community. Dr. Fawcett was among the scholars who … Continue reading Jacqueline Fawcett – March 18, 1941 – March 22, 2026
Research and Publication as the Living Language of Nursing: A Reflection on Carper’s Patterns of Knowing and Barrett’s Knowing Participation in Change
Guest Contributor: Aissatou GueyePhD Student, Connell School of Nursing, Boston College Early in my nurse practitioner (NP) career, I remember sitting with a patient long after the visit was supposed to end. The chart was complete. The orders were in. By every measurable standard, the work was done. And yet something essential was still unfolding … Continue reading Research and Publication as the Living Language of Nursing: A Reflection on Carper’s Patterns of Knowing and Barrett’s Knowing Participation in Change
Power: What is Power, Who Confers Power, and to Whom or What is Power Conferred?
C0-contributors - Hua Chen and Shelby Mueller What is Power? Power can be defined as:“Control or authority over others; dominion, rule; government, command, sway.”“Capacity to direct or influence the behavior of others; personal or social influence.”“Physical or mental strength; might; vigor, energy; effectiveness.”(Oxford English Dictionary, 2006, cited in Fawcett & Zhang, 2021, p 93) Source … Continue reading Power: What is Power, Who Confers Power, and to Whom or What is Power Conferred?
Reflections on Person versus Patient Centered Care
Guest Contributor: Cassidy J. OhnstadDNP (psychiatric mental health) student, University of Wyoming Person-centered care (PCC) is a valuable approach to holistic, individualized care that contrasts with the current cookie-cutter model of healthcare. Unlike patient-centered care, which often focuses narrowly on illness and treatment, PCC recognizes the person as a whole being with unique experiences, values, … Continue reading Reflections on Person versus Patient Centered Care