Join us for the Annual Virtual Nursology Theory Week—a vibrant gathering from March 19-23, 2026, when seasoned and emerging nursology scholars come together to share and explore the exciting ideas shaping our discipline! This year’s theme, “The Future of Nursing Knowledge Development,” celebrates our shared commitment to honoring the roots of nursology while boldly advancing … Continue reading Reminder – VNTW 2026 Abstracts Due December 1st!
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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 makes a theory or model “Nursing”? Part II
The recent Nursology.net post "What is Nursing" by Rachel Nguyen points to the all-important challenge to claim our own disciplinary identity. Our historical roots that associate nurses as task-oriented medical handmaidens partly accounts for this challenge, but as Nguyen points out in no uncertain terms, it is not our tasks, but our own disciplinary foundation … Continue reading What makes a theory or model “Nursing”? Part II
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?
Happy Anniversary Nursology.net!
On September 18th, 2018, Nursology.net was officially unveiled! For several weeks before, the development team worked on pullling together the structure of the site, and filling in the initial content for all of the components - the theories and models, exemplars, resources, history, theory-related events, forms for contributions to the site, and ideas for the … Continue reading Happy Anniversary Nursology.net!
Billye Brown In Memoriam
In MemoriamGuardian of the Discipline October 29, 1925 - June 24, 2025 On June 30, 2025, Dean Eun-Ok Im, Dean of The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing announced that Dean Emerita Billye J. Brown, EdD, RN, FAAN, the inaugural dean of The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, died on … Continue reading Billye Brown In Memoriam
Manuscript Success! Blogs and Journal Articles
There was a day when the only outlets for scholarly writing were professional journals and books - both of which remain the most fundamental and foundational resource for the knowledge of the discipline. Learning to contribute to these traditional resources remains essential. Now there is the additional avenue of professional - scholarly blogs, like this … Continue reading Manuscript Success! Blogs and Journal Articles
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
Writer’s Camp Resource: “Blog Post, Journal Article, or Both?”
If you are confused about the differences between blogs and journal articles, you are not alone! To the rescue - the recent article in Writer's Camp titled "Blog Post, Journal Article, or Both?" This article explains the distinctions, and also introduces the 'hybrid" concept that is being used for "Writer's Camp"! Writer's Camp has very … Continue reading Writer’s Camp Resource: “Blog Post, Journal Article, or Both?”
One Nurse, Twelve Patients, and a Lonely Battle: Listen to the Silent Screams of Pakistani Nurses on International Nurses Day 2025 “Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies”
Contributor - Ibrahim Shah Yesterday, I received a call from one of my clinical nurse colleagues, Nasreen, who works in a private hospital's surgical ward. Her voice was filled with exhaustion and frustration. She had been assigned twelve patients in a surgical ward, each requiring intensive care, blood transfusions, pain management, and continuous medications. As … Continue reading One Nurse, Twelve Patients, and a Lonely Battle: Listen to the Silent Screams of Pakistani Nurses on International Nurses Day 2025 “Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies”
The Untold Power of Hope in Post-Treatment Care for Women with Breast Cancer
Contributor - Safura Shiraz What truly happens after the final chemotherapy session or the last radiation dose? When a woman hears the words, “You’re done with treatment,” the moment is often bittersweet. While it may mark the end of difficult and exhausting medical interventions, it also marks the beginning of a new and unfamiliar chapter, … Continue reading The Untold Power of Hope in Post-Treatment Care for Women with Breast Cancer
Restless Souls and Sleeping Bodies: A Rogerian Inquiry into Dreams, Energy Fields, and the Emergence of Soul-Level Nursing
Contributor: Misty McNabb “You can’t have good mental health and bad sleep.” That’s what a preceptor once told me, and it’s never left me. Not because it was new, but because it described what I already knew. In the stillness of night, when the body surrenders to rest, something in the soul often stirs. For … Continue reading Restless Souls and Sleeping Bodies: A Rogerian Inquiry into Dreams, Energy Fields, and the Emergence of Soul-Level Nursing
Introducing Writer’s Camp
By Leslie H. Nicoll, PhD, MBA, RN, FAANCamp Director, Writer's Camp Let me take this opportunity to introduce you to Writer's Camp, a new online resource I've created that focuses on excellence in writing, editing, and publishing. It's specifically designed for nursologists. I chose the "camp" metaphor because my own camp experiences were fun and … Continue reading Introducing Writer’s Camp
Summer Academy – Anne Boykin Institute for the Advancement of Caring in Nursing – Live & Virtual
When - June 4,5 & 6, 2025 Theme - Caring: Essential Knowledge for Nursing Practice Please join us on June 4-6 for the Anne Boykin Institute’s 2025 Summer Academy. The theme of this year’s Academy is Caring: Essential Knowledge for Nursing Practice. During our time together we will engage in creative and critical dialogue focused … Continue reading Summer Academy – Anne Boykin Institute for the Advancement of Caring in Nursing – Live & Virtual
Old age in hospitals: contributions from Katharine Kolcaba’s theory
Contributor: Daniela Maria Antunes Pedro Portugal, like practically all countries in the world, is facing challenges related to an aging population. We all know that aging brings numerous adjustments and constant adaptations. Those who were once capable of everything may now be the ones who need the most help. With age, we become more fragile, … Continue reading Old age in hospitals: contributions from Katharine Kolcaba’s theory
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!
VNTW (Virtual Nursology Theory Week) Development Fund
Contribute to the Fund The VNTW Leadership Team has established a fund that will be used primarily to create scholarships for the support of doctoral nursing students and early career nursing scholars from countries around the world to participate in our annual VNTW conference. Information about the availability of Scholarships, and the application process will … Continue reading VNTW (Virtual Nursology Theory Week) Development Fund
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
Decolonizing Nursology Knowledge-Japan
Dr. Jacqueline Fawcettis a member of the Nursology.net Advisory TeamCo-Contributors:Satsuki OkaYuka KawaharaHiroshi ImamuraHimari Oka Jacqueline Fawcett (JF): I have the honor of having been appointed as a Visiting Professor in the School of Nursing at St. Mary’s College in Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan. My role encompasses two virtual lectures each year as well as contributing a … Continue reading Decolonizing Nursology Knowledge-Japan
Healthcare Inequities: The Visible Challenges We Keep Leaving Behind
Contributor: Kronthip Inmueang As an undergraduate nursing student, I understood that obtaining healthcare services in Thailand, my home country, was straightforward and equitable for everyone, regardless of poverty or social status, as I learned from the course material. Nevertheless, after graduating, becoming a nurse, and working in a government hospital, I started seeing a different … Continue reading Healthcare Inequities: The Visible Challenges We Keep Leaving Behind