Contributor: Savina O. SchoenhoferCo-developer of the theory of Nursing As Caring Source: ChatGPT A study of Norwegian nurse educators’ perceptions of the meaning of nursing theories at the baccalaureate level, recently published in the Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences (Kvande et al., 2026) prompted me to ask the question that titles these reflections. That focus … Continue reading Norwegian Nurse Educators Recognize that Nursing Theories are of Vital Importance…Do You?
Philosophy
Artificial Intelligence: Utopia or Dystopia?
Guest Contributor: Fengyan DengPhD in Nursing student, Texas Woman's University Nursology.net Blogs on AI Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been penetrating almost every aspect of human life, though without conscious awareness. Examples can span from personal experiences using Google Maps/chatbots for customer service to various industries. One industry example is humanoid robots undertaking human tasks to … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence: Utopia or Dystopia?
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
Thinking Nursology: Practice as Habit
Co-contributors: Christina Nyirati andJacqueline Fawcett * We maintain that most nursologists conduct research and practice within the context of nursology knowledge, although that knowledge is not always explicit, for it is impossible to think atheoretically (Fawcett, 2019). What, then, does “thinking nursology” mean? For us, this means thinking within the context of explicit nursology knowledge, … Continue reading Thinking Nursology: Practice as Habit
Truth in Action and Presence in Practice: Integrating Gandhi’s Philosophy and the Careful Nursing Model in Contemporary Nursing
Contributor - Julie Joseph, MSN,RN, CCRNPhD Student, Texas Woman's University A Global Journey Toward Truth and Presence in Nursing Having practiced in India and Ireland, and currently working in the United States, I have observed nursing from diverse cultural perspectives. Across these contexts, one insight remains constant: nursing is more than a profession; it is … Continue reading Truth in Action and Presence in Practice: Integrating Gandhi’s Philosophy and the Careful Nursing Model in Contemporary Nursing
Teaching Community Health Nursing Innovatively with Nursology Knowledge–Pender and Watson
Guest Contributor: Jennifer M. HackelAdjunct Professor of Nursing, University of Southern Maine Teaching Community Health Nursing to undergraduate students during the pandemic offered this professor a good opportunity to ground them in nursology. The clinical placement for my section of eight students was immersing them in the community where I live -- a rural unbridged … Continue reading Teaching Community Health Nursing Innovatively with Nursology Knowledge–Pender and Watson
From the Franklin D. Roosevelt Projects to PhD Candidacy: A Reflection on Nursing Knowledge and Representation
How lived experiences, cultural identity, and emancipatory knowing expand what counts as nursing knowledge Guest Contributor: Patricia Isela RegaladoPhD candidate in Nursing, Texas Woman's University Nursing has always been more than a profession for me- it is a calling shaped by survival, service, and a deep conviction that knowledge must reflect the realities of the … Continue reading From the Franklin D. Roosevelt Projects to PhD Candidacy: A Reflection on Nursing Knowledge and Representation
Health Literacy: Patient Empowerment in Outpatient Surgery and the Role of the Nurse.
Guest Contributor: Marta Patrícia Marques LameirasMasters student in Medical-Surgical Nursing at the Catholic University of Portugal School of Nursing in Lisbon Thought: "Education, whatever it may be, is always a theory of knowledge put into practice." Paulo Freire Health literacy is a fundamental pillar for patient empowerment, especially in outpatient surgery contexts, where hospitalisation time … Continue reading Health Literacy: Patient Empowerment in Outpatient Surgery and the Role of the Nurse.
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
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?
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
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
JoAnn Hermann – Guardian of the Discipline
Guest Contributor: Daniel Pesut Guardian of the DisciplineIn Memoriam Dr. JoAnne Herman PhD RN, Professor Emerita University of South Carolina (1944-2024) Columbia, South Carolina - JoAnne Herman, PhD, RN, wife, mother and esteemed Professor Emerita at the College of Nursing at the University of South Carolina passed away at the age of 80 on March … Continue reading JoAnn Hermann – Guardian of the Discipline
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
Sister Marie Simone Roach: Guardian of the Discipline
In MemoriamGuardians of the Discipline Guest Contributor: Meghann BuycoPhD student in Nursing, Trinity Western University, Canada Source: https://www.clcurry.com/obituaries/108112 It is an absolute honour to feature Sister Marie Simone Roach (1922-2016) as a Guardian of our Discipline. Sister Roach grew up in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada, and was brought up by a Roman Catholic family. … Continue reading Sister Marie Simone Roach: Guardian of the Discipline
Sally Thorne: Reflections on a Philosophical Life
Guardian of the DisciplineMarch 2025 Nursing Inquiry Editorial Sally Thorne, PhD, RN, DSc (Hon), FAAN, FCAHS, FCAN, CM, says that the latest edition of her book Interpretive Description: Qualitative Research for Applied Practice published and soon to be released by Routledge, is actually her "memoir." Described as centering an "unashamedly nursing perspective," the influential text … Continue reading Sally Thorne: Reflections on a Philosophical Life
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
Emancipatory Knowing: Seeing Human Rights in the Everyday
Guest Contributor: Meghann BuycoNursology.net InternPhD student in nursing, Trinity Western University Over the past few years, I have been so absorbed by nursing research that it has become an integral part of my “practice” as a nurse. Although at some points I have been engrossed in the fundamentals of the laborious steps and procedures of … Continue reading Emancipatory Knowing: Seeing Human Rights in the Everyday