Announced by Violet Malinski on behalf of the Society of Rogerian Scholars The MER Scholars Fund is pleased to announce that the next deadline for application to the Martha E. Rogers Scholars Grant is April 1, 2025. Guidelines and application can be found on the SRS website (societyofrogerianscholars.org). The purpose of the grant is To … Continue reading Martha E. Rogers Scholars Fund Applications Due April 1st
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
Wind, Flame, Ash, and a Pink Polka-Dot Ribbon: Lessons from the Altadena Wildfire
Dr. Marsha Fowler is a member of the Nursology.net Advisory TeamAuthor: Nursing Ethics, 1880s to the Present Marsha Fowler Until recently I lived in the 140 year old town of Altadena, California. Altadena is nestled in the foothills of the transverse range of the San Gabriel Mountains, between the San Joaquin and Whittier Narrows fault-lines. … Continue reading Wind, Flame, Ash, and a Pink Polka-Dot Ribbon: Lessons from the Altadena Wildfire
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
Marie Ellen Manthey (July 17, 1935-December 12, 2024)
Guardian of the DisciplineIn Memoriam Contributors: John Nelson, Dan Pesut, and Connie Delaney Marie Manthey (source) Marie Ellen Manthey was born in Chicago, IL on July 17th, 1935. She passed away at home on December 12, 2024. She is survived by her son Mark and daughter Claire. She leaves behind one granddaughter, a niece and … Continue reading Marie Ellen Manthey (July 17, 1935-December 12, 2024)
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
Rethinking Nursing: Moving Beyond Heroic Narratives
Guest Contributor: Hyeyoung HwangDNP/PhD student at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing I still remember the excitement and nervousness I felt on the day of the Nightingale Pledge ceremony. Almost all nursing schools in South Korea, where I was born and raised, hold this ceremony to prepare nursing students for patient care. Before starting clinical … Continue reading Rethinking Nursing: Moving Beyond Heroic Narratives
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
The Importance of Transcultural Care in Migrant Children: Contributions of Leininger’s View
Guest Contributor: Carolina Ferreira MarcelinoMaster's student in Child and Pediatric Health NursingCatholic University of Portugal (Lisbon) The migratory phenomenon has reached historic levels in recent months. It is expected to continue to increase, either to search for better socioeconomic conditions or to run away from violence, conflicts, and natural disasters. According to the United Nations … Continue reading The Importance of Transcultural Care in Migrant Children: Contributions of Leininger’s View
Society of Rogerian Scholars Establishes New Award
The John R. Phillips Outstanding Publication/Artistic Work Award Depicting Rogers’ Science of Unitary Human Beings was endowed by John Phillips to honor his sister, Barbara D. Phillips, a newborn nursery nurse, and Martha Rogers herself. The award acknowledges the work of scholars in the arts and sciences for contributing to Rogerian Nursing Science. The … Continue reading Society of Rogerian Scholars Establishes New Award
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!
Thelma Schorr, In Memoriam
In MemoriamGuardian of the Discipline It is with great sadness that we note the death of Thelma Schorr on December 20, 2024. She had just celebrated her 100th birthday the previous Sunday, December 15th. Thelma was among the greatest of nursing journal editors, serving as Editor of the American Journal of Nursing (AJN) for forty years from 1950-1990. … Continue reading Thelma Schorr, In Memoriam
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