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!
Reflections for the U.S. Thanksgiving Holiday and a Call to Action
Out of a checkered past, the U.S. Thanksgiving Holiday has come to represent a time to enjoy and appreciate the bonds of family and friends, and indulge in the bounties that characterize a celebratory meal. However, as nurses this year we cannot in good conscience ignore the realities that have been heaped on too many … Continue reading Reflections for the U.S. Thanksgiving Holiday and a Call to Action
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.
Intersection of Caring and Technology: How Nursing Theory Can Guide Us
Contributor - Janet L. Attisha2025 Nursology.net Intern Statistician and nurse theorist Florence Nightingale used data and the polar area diagram to advocate for better health outcomes of British soldiers injured in the Crimea War (Bostridge, 2020). Fast forward from Nightingale to today and we are in an era of envisioning the tailored treatment of disease … Continue reading Intersection of Caring and Technology: How Nursing Theory Can Guide Us
Notable Works–Decolonizing Knowledge: An Example from Japan
Notable Works “Nursing Philosophy and Theory in Japan: Current Trends and Challenges” (Sakashita et al. 2025) has rapidly emerged as a notable work that provides a very important advancement in decolonizing nursology knowledge. Evolution of Nursology Knowledge in Japanese Doctoral Nursing Programs The authors are commended for their systematic, scholarly approach to tracing the evolution … Continue reading Notable Works–Decolonizing Knowledge: An Example from Japan
Facing Failure: Lessons from Research on Marginalized Populations in an Unstable Political Culture
Contributor - Rachel Krogstie, MSN, RNNurse Educator | Ph.D. Student in Nursing Science According to the International Diabetes Federation, the United States has the third-highest number of adults with diabetes (International Diabetes Federation, 2025). Of these adults, an overwhelming majority are in a minority ethnic group. Mexican and Mexican American people with diabetes make up … Continue reading Facing Failure: Lessons from Research on Marginalized Populations in an Unstable Political Culture
School Nurse Self-Efficacy in Sports Injury Management – Novice to Expert
Contributor - Violita L. McDonald During a high school girls' basketball tournament, I was called by the coach to the gym to assess a student with an injury. Upon arrival, the student-athlete was on the floor in excruciating pain with an obvious deformity to her right knee. At that moment, I realized how vital my … Continue reading School Nurse Self-Efficacy in Sports Injury Management – Novice to Expert
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
Theory to guide our thinking, theory to guide our nursing work
Contributor - Miriam Hirschfeld, DNSc, RN In my prior life, teaching in Tel-Aviv University’s nursing master’s program I volunteered to teach a course on nursing theory. I had two objectives, the first was a decision to learn these theories in some depth, the second to honor my revered teacher at UCSF, Dr. Afaf Meleis. Many … Continue reading Theory to guide our thinking, theory to guide our nursing work
Neuman Systems Model Awards
The Neuman Systems Model Trustees Group is pleased to invite applicants for the awards listed below. See additional information on the Neuman Systems Model page. The Neuman Systems Model Research Institute. For more information, contact Dr. Jacqueline Fawcett (jacqueline.fawcett@umb.edu) The John Crawford NSM Research Institute Fellow Award Purpose: The purpose of this award is to … Continue reading Neuman Systems Model Awards
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
Reminder – VNTW 2026 Abstracts Due December 1st!
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!
Big Health Care Data Research and Consent
Guest Contributor: Fengyan DengPhD student at Texas Woman's University, CRNA at Texas Medical Center Houston Methodist Hospital The origin of the word "big data" is vague. Only in 2012 did The New York Times publish multiple articles that helped bring the concept of "Big Data" into the mainstream. The most significant impact was Steve Lohr's … Continue reading Big Health Care Data Research and Consent
Notable Work from Gerontology translated to Nursology– Elder Abuse Survivors’ Perceptions
Notable Works Burnes, D., MacNeil, A., Hsieh, J., Rollandi, I., Scher, C., Zanotti, P., Flallo, O., Rotsaet, C., Sirey, J. A., & Lachs, M. S. (2024). Distressing aspects of elder abuse victimization: Perspective of survivors. Clinical Gerontologist, 48(5), 1200-1210. https://doi.org/10.1080/07317115.2024.2445028 A recent communication to nursology.net from a Canadian colleague pointed out that there is little … Continue reading Notable Work from Gerontology translated to Nursology– Elder Abuse Survivors’ Perceptions
Artificial Intelligence Usage in Palliative Care: A Viewpoint
Contributor - Cheryl J. Bostelman, MSN, RNPhD student, Texas Woman's University The world of digital technology is rapidly expanding with new ideas and tools to better life for all. Healthcare has benefited from this technological growth. Artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is an asset. Yet, how is AI applicable to other areas of healthcare, such … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence Usage in Palliative Care: A Viewpoint
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
I’m a Novice Learner Again: How Benner’s From Novice to Expert Theory Guided My First Year of PhD Nursing School
Contributor: Melanie Morton, MSN, RNC-OB, CBC Introduction If you are a nurse, you have inevitably experienced Benner’s From Novice to Expert Theory. You may experience this theory many times throughout your career. In 1984, Patricia Benner coined the Benner’s Novice to Expert Theory. This theory includes five progressive stages: novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, and … Continue reading I’m a Novice Learner Again: How Benner’s From Novice to Expert Theory Guided My First Year of PhD Nursing School
Action Defending Democracy – Update
Action Defending Democracy In my blog of July 4, 2025 titled Action Defending Democracy, my focus was on the maxims for surviving and thriving authorianism that are set forth by Ruth Ben-Ghiat . These maxims are: Participate in non-violent protest in your writing, your work, at home, and on the streets Develop resilience for the … Continue reading Action Defending Democracy – Update