Contributors: Katie Rose Davis MSN, RN, CIC andWyona Freysteinson, PhD, MN, RN, FAANTexas Woman's University Imagine a military hospital in the 1850s that is between Russia and Europe. The hospital is dark, with lanterns scattered throughout the drafty, putrid areas. Wounded soldiers shriek out from pain or feverishly hallucinate from infections. This is an imaginative … Continue reading Nurses at the Forefront of Infection Prevention
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Ethical Considerations in Grounded Theory Research: Peplau’s Theory, Pattern Recognition, and Psychological Safety in the Nurse-Patient Relationship
Guest Contributor: Jitana Benton-LeePhD student in nursing at Texas Women's University Research in nursing has long emphasized the importance of the nurse-patient relationship as a foundational component of care. However, as nurse scholars, we must also critically examine how we ethically engage in research that seeks to understand this relationship, particularly through grounded theory methodologies. … Continue reading Ethical Considerations in Grounded Theory Research: Peplau’s Theory, Pattern Recognition, and Psychological Safety in the Nurse-Patient Relationship
Loretta Ford, RN, EdD, EdD, FAAN, FAANP (December 28, 1920-January 22, 2025)
In Memoriam Reflections by Sue Hagedorn RN, PhD, FAAN, FAANP and Bonnie Gance-Cleveland, RN, PNP, PhD, FAAN, FAANP Loretta Ford was born Loretta Cecelia Pfingstel in 1920 in the Bronx before her family moved to a farm in New Jersey during the Depression. She graduated from high school at 16, but too young to enter … Continue reading Loretta Ford, RN, EdD, EdD, FAAN, FAANP (December 28, 1920-January 22, 2025)
International Webinar on Earth Caring
March 26, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. EST (Florida - USA) Format: Hybrid Presentation and via ZoomDownload Flyer Registration The Anne Boykin Institute for the Advancement of Caring in Nursing (ABI) is sponsoring an international webinar “Earth Caring: Tending our Common Home”. The webinar will be held on March 26, 2025, and is accessible through Zoom … Continue reading International Webinar on Earth Caring
Navigating Interdisciplinary Teams: What I’ve Learned as a Nursologist
We are all called to work in teams these days, on papers, articles, projects, grant submissions and so on. Don’t get me wrong. Most of the people I work with are great and all of them are smart. But each has a different style that makes it challenging for me as a “get ‘er done” … Continue reading Navigating Interdisciplinary Teams: What I’ve Learned as a Nursologist
VNTW 2025 Program Detail – March 20-24
The detailed program for the 2025 Virtual Nursology Theory Conference is now available! This 5-day conference is planned for maximum participation starting on Thursday March 20th, continuing through the weekend, and ending on Monday March 24th! The program outline is developed to help you integrate opportunities to participate into your already busy schedule - you … Continue reading VNTW 2025 Program Detail – March 20-24
Unleashing the Power of Nursing Autonomy: A Journey Towards Empowerment
Guest Contributor: Fateimah Ahmed HakamiPhD student in nursing In the vibrant and dynamic world of healthcare, nursing autonomy stands as a pillar of professional practice and patient-centered care. But what does autonomy mean for nurses, and why is it so crucial? Grab a cup of coffee, and let’s unpack this together in true conversational style. … Continue reading Unleashing the Power of Nursing Autonomy: A Journey Towards Empowerment
Society of Rogerian Scholars Announces New Editor: Leslie Nicoll
Leslie H. Nicoll, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN has been appointed as Editor of Visions: Science of Rogerian Nursing Scholarship, effective January 1, 2025. Dr. Nicoll brings a wealth of editorial experience to the role, having served as Editor-in-Chief of CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing (30 years); Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing (10 years); and Nurse Author & Editor (9 years). Dr. Nicoll … Continue reading Society of Rogerian Scholars Announces New Editor: Leslie Nicoll
Breaking the Silence: Mental Health, Suicide, and the Untold Stories of African Immigrant Youth in the U.S
Contributor: Thelma Ogochukwu Ejimofor Mental health is a critical topic in America, yet the conversation often overlooks a key demographic: young African immigrants. Whether they came to the U.S. early in life or were born to African parents in the United States, these individuals face unique mental health challenges that are rarely acknowledged. I know … Continue reading Breaking the Silence: Mental Health, Suicide, and the Untold Stories of African Immigrant Youth in the U.S
Featured Article for VNTW 2025 Conference – Available for Free Download
We are delighted to announce that the publisher of Nursing Outlook has made the featured article for our 2025 Virtual Nursology Theory Week available for free download through the months of February and March! Use the DOI link below, then click on "Download PDF" that appears along the bottom of the page! Iheduru-Anderson, Kechi, & … Continue reading Featured Article for VNTW 2025 Conference – Available for Free Download
Cultivating Caring Behaviors in Nursing Education from a Philosophical Perspective
Guest Contributor: Lacy Foster ChandlerPhD Student at Texas Women's University Empirical evidence has dominated science and medicine in the last century. This can also be seen in the nursing profession and nursing education. Science and empirical knowledge are the prominent, if not the only concepts being taught and tested. Carper (1978) argued this issue, the … Continue reading Cultivating Caring Behaviors in Nursing Education from a Philosophical Perspective
Save the dates – Virtual Nursology Theory Week – March 20-24
This year's conference, with the theme, Honoring Our Past and Moving Forward: Decolonizing Nursing Knowledge, is timely and vital to our goal, as nurses, to protect and support the health of our nation and the world. Registration, sponsorship, and scholarship applications are now open. Visit the conference website for details, and make your plan now to … Continue reading Save the dates – Virtual Nursology Theory Week – March 20-24
The Importance of Transcultural Nursing in Pediatric Care: Applying Madeleine Leininger’s Sunrise Model
Cátia Alexandra Aguilar MartinsMasters in Nursing Student Catholic University of Portugal (Lisbon) Madeleine Leininger was the first nurse with a PhD in Cultural and Social Anthropology who addressed how to deal with patients from different cultural backgrounds and cultures. She created the concept of culture shock in 1950, after observing that recurring behavior patterns in … Continue reading The Importance of Transcultural Nursing in Pediatric Care: Applying Madeleine Leininger’s Sunrise Model
Cultural Competence vs Cultural Humility: What’s the Difference?
Danielle Brochu With the increasing spotlight on the demand for implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives through the healthcare industry and beyond, nurses will likely encounter ideologies and perspectives that may be unfamiliar to them in the context of their work. A common concept, albeit one that is waning in popularity, is cultural competence, … Continue reading Cultural Competence vs Cultural Humility: What’s the Difference?
January 24, 2025 – Virtual Workshop for Graduate Nursing Student Projects
Applying the Roy Adaptation Model (RAM) for DNP & PhD Graduate Nursing Student Projects Date/Time: Friday, January 24, 1-4PM ET (12-3 PM CT, 11AM-2PM MT 10AM-1PM PT) Our upcoming workshop is designed exclusively for graduate nursing students who are eager to delve deep into the intricacies of the Roy Adaptation Model for use in projects. … Continue reading January 24, 2025 – Virtual Workshop for Graduate Nursing Student Projects
Welcome to 2025!
Wishing everyone good health for the New Year! We invite you to relax into the New Year with a brief breathing meditation! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBQMdbTrLwU We will return next week with our regular blog messages focused on the development of nursing knowledge! From the Nursology.net Team!
Peace and Good Health to All
Wishing all of our visitors a holiday season of joy, peace and good health! From the Nursology.net Team!
Patient Centered Care Theory in the Modern World of Healthcare
Guest Contributor: Erica AgudoPhD Student, Texas Women's University Patient-centered care has been a "buzzword" in healthcare for at least a decade. Consumer-driven ideas such as convenience and patient experience have forced hospitals to develop new and creative ways to make the patient experience truly personalized to increase patient satisfaction scores. The Centers for Medicare and … Continue reading Patient Centered Care Theory in the Modern World of Healthcare
Last Discussion Session Related to Walter’s Post “The Value of Integrating Nursing Theories in an Era of Legislative Censorship.”
This discussion focuses on ideas and actions inspired by Robin Walter’s November 19, 2024 blog post titled “The Value of Integrating Nursing Theories in an Era of Legislative Censorship.” The discussion draws on Walter’s theory “Emancipatory Nursing Praxis” and will explore ideas for action and the feasibility of taking action in resistance to situations in … Continue reading Last Discussion Session Related to Walter’s Post “The Value of Integrating Nursing Theories in an Era of Legislative Censorship.”
Discussion Sessions Related to Walter’s Post “The Value of Integrating Nursing Theories in an Era of Legislative Censorship.”
Reminder - all are welcome to join any or all of the discussion sessions focusing on ideas and actions inspired by Robin Walter's November 19, 2024 blog post titled "The Value of Integrating Nursing Theories in an Era of Legislative Censorship." The discussions will draw on Walter's theory "Emancipatory Nursing Praxis" and will explore ideas … Continue reading Discussion Sessions Related to Walter’s Post “The Value of Integrating Nursing Theories in an Era of Legislative Censorship.”