Mentor, Dissertation Chair, Guiding Light & Friend Co-Contributor - Jodi Kennedy, MSN, RN, AGACNP 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 significance … Continue reading Wyona Freysteinson – May 16, 1957- June 11, 2026
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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
Taking Care of Us: Giving Voice to Both Sides of the Family Care Experience
Contributor: Karen S. Lyons, PhD, FGSA Growing up in Ireland gave me a great love for the art of story-telling and shared narratives, especially in times of stress and grief. But I also realized that there could be many sides to the same story and that it was far less important to determine if there … Continue reading Taking Care of Us: Giving Voice to Both Sides of the Family Care Experience
2026 Abstract due dates and Events on the horizon!
Welcome to the New Year of 2026! We are starting the new year by announcing abstract due dates for two nursing theory- related conferences, and a reminder of the Nursology Virtual Nursing Theory Week! Abstracts Roy Adaptation Association-International Conference – New Deadline for Abstract Submission: January 15, 2026. Abstracts can be submitted in either English or … Continue reading 2026 Abstract due dates and Events on the horizon!
We Are Taking a Holiday!
Our Nursology.net team is taking a winter holiday break from blog posts! We remain open to receive your contributions and plan for our 2026 blogs. We welcome your contributions for any section of the website anytime! While we are taking a blog post break, explore other amazing resources on Nursology.net! Here are a few recently … Continue reading We Are Taking a Holiday!
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) 25th Quadrennial Congress in Melbourne, May 2013: A Personal Recollection
Contributor - Miriam Hirschfeld, DNSc, RN Late in the year 2012 I am approached by Canadian colleagues requesting my help in their campaign to elect Prof. Judith Shamian, the Canadian Chief Nurse, as President of the International Council of Nurses (ICN). Judith is a friend, I am delighted to try to help, knowing also that … Continue reading The International Council of Nurses (ICN) 25th Quadrennial Congress in Melbourne, May 2013: A Personal Recollection
Call for Action NOW
Emancipatory knowing in nursology is defined as “The human capacity to be aware of and critically reflect on the social, cultural, and political status quo and to determine how and why it came to be that way” (Chinn et al., 2026, p. 9). Emancipatory knowing is regarded as the praxis of nursology. As such, emancipatory … Continue reading Call for Action NOW
VNTW Abstract Due Date Extended to December 15th!
If you are suffering from Abstract Submission panic - never fear! You can relax! We are extending the due date to December 15th! The theme for the conference is "The Future of Nursing Knowledge Development." We expect this to be an especially interesting and thought- provoking conference, highlighting great ideas that will inspire us all … Continue reading VNTW Abstract Due Date Extended to December 15th!
Nursing Ethics is a Century Older than Bioethics
Marsha Fowler's Nursology.net postsNursing Ethics, 1880s to the Present: An Archaeology of Lost Wisdom and Identity The earliest nursing ethics literature began with modern nursing itself. It was a main ingredient, baked into the cake of nursing, and was not decorative frosting. It went on to become an extraordinary and extensive body of literature in … Continue reading Nursing Ethics is a Century Older than Bioethics
Intentional Practice is Universal Caring
Contributor - Shauna Lee Aranton, MSN, APRN,FNP-BC I recently participated in a guest lecture given by Dr. Jacqueline Fawcett, as part of a PhD nursing course at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. During her lecture, Dr. Fawcett asked my classmates and me to think about a concept to replace “caring” as a descriptor for … Continue reading Intentional Practice is Universal Caring
Integrating The Capabilities Approach with Emancipatory Knowing Philosophy to Advance Nursing Knowledge
Faith Tissot is a member of the Nursology.net Advisory Team Critical feminism, critical social theories, and philosophy…oh my! Nussbaum and Chinn’s epistemologies and ontologies are grounded in critical feminism and critical social theories, with ethical focal points on Kantian ethics, utilitarianism, and virtue ethics. Critical social theories endeavor to expose the mechanisms through which social … Continue reading Integrating The Capabilities Approach with Emancipatory Knowing Philosophy to Advance Nursing Knowledge