Just a few short months ago, Leslie Nicoll created the website and online resource center Writer's Camp: An Online Resource for Nursologists: Excellence in Writing, Publishing, & Editing. "Wrtier's Camp" has very quickly become a premier resource for all things related to writing and publishng for nurses from the first day of their learning journey, … Continue reading The “Editor Roster” on Writer’s Camp!
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
Now Open! Registration and Abstract Submission for VNTW 2026
Theme - The Future of Nursing Knowledge Development The Virtual Nursology Theory Week (VNTW) 2026 will be held on March 19 through 23, 2026 (Thursday to Monday). As in past years, we will have a full schedule with Panel Presentations, a closing Keynote, Knowledge Sessions: Podium and Poster, and Daily Discussions for 4 of the … Continue reading Now Open! Registration and Abstract Submission for VNTW 2026
“Knowledge Development in Nursing” 12th Edition now available
It is with great delight that we are announcing the release of the 12th Edition of this book - one of almost two dozen books that are currently published on approaches to the development of nursology theories and philosophies. Lucinda Canty, PhD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN; Lucy Mkandawire-Valhmu, PhD, RN, FAAN joined me in co-authoring this … Continue reading “Knowledge Development in Nursing” 12th Edition now available
State of the World’s Nursing 2025: Making It Real
Co-Contributor - ENUNU Henry, BScN, RN, MPH, PhD A Story to Begin On a sweltering afternoon in a rural community of Turkana County, Kenya, I (EH) sat with a mother who had walked nearly three hours, hoping to find a midwife at the nearest health post. When she arrived, there was no nurse or midwife … Continue reading State of the World’s Nursing 2025: Making It Real
Advances in Nursing Science Welcomes Your Contribution!
Contributors - Eun Ok Im, PhD, MPH, RN, CNS, FAAN; ANS Editor Emily West, MA, RN, Assistant Managing EditorANS Website At a recent meeting of nursing journal editors and editorial teams, we were treated to a keynote address by Dr. Marsha Fowler, co-chair of the 2025 ANA Code of Ethics Revision Panel1 and author of … Continue reading Advances in Nursing Science Welcomes Your Contribution!
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
Jacquelyn Campbell – Empowering Nurses and Patients
Guardian of the DisciplineContributor - Jacqueline Callari Robinson Jacquelyn Campbell Jacquelyn Campbell, PhD, RN, is a towering, inspirational, and progressive national and international leader, Nurse, Researcher, collaborator, and mentor. Dr. Campbell, Jackie, is the steward for innovative change in domestic violence and intimate partner violence (IPV), originating from the most authentic and empathetic approach to … Continue reading Jacquelyn Campbell – Empowering Nurses and Patients
Artificial Intelligence and the Art of Human Caring in Nursing
Guest Contributor: Serena TobarDoctoral Nursing Student, Texas Woman's Univeristy It feels as though artificial intelligence (AI) has bloomed overnight in healthcare; its roots spreading rapidly, its branches reaching into nearly every aspect of clinical practice. New applications emerge almost daily, and even for seasoned professionals, keeping pace can feel overwhelming. At my own institution, we … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence and the Art of Human Caring in Nursing
Adapting Roy’s Adaptation Model: A Cutlery Drawer for Self-Care – Part 1, Spoons
Guest Contributor: Justin McFail, MSN, RN A few years ago, I wrote a piece conceptualizing self-care as a cup we’re constantly pouring from in order to take care of others. I think the metaphor rings true still today. More recently, I discovered a fellow contributor, Meghann Buyco, found inspiration in my piece taking the discussion … Continue reading Adapting Roy’s Adaptation Model: A Cutlery Drawer for Self-Care – Part 1, Spoons
Registration Open for the Society of Rogerian Scholars Hybrid Conference – Oct 24-26, 2025
Download conference flyer Click here for the registration form and to register. We welcome all nursologists to join us for the 2025 SRS conference, coming up in October! Join us in person at the beautiful Florida Atlantic University College of Nursing, or tune in virtually! Here is a preview of the rich program that is … Continue reading Registration Open for the Society of Rogerian Scholars Hybrid Conference – Oct 24-26, 2025
Beverly Adele Hall, RN, PhD, FAAN – In Memoriam
In MemoriamNotable Works on “Medicalization” by Beverly Hall and Janet AllanNurseManifest Tribute August 9, 1935 — July 11, 2025 It is with great sadness that the transition of Bev Hall has been announced by Janet Allan, Dean Emeritus, University of Maryland School of Nursing. Dr. Allan’s message to Dr. Peggy Chinn on July 25, 2025, … Continue reading Beverly Adele Hall, RN, PhD, FAAN – In Memoriam
Dr Lucinda Canty – Teacher of Excellence
Inaugural Post: Teachers of ExcellenceGuardian of the Discipline Lucinda Canty It is an honor to feature my former professor and colleague Dr. Lucinda Canty PhD, CNM, FAAN, FACNM, FADLN as the inaugrural entry in the new Nursology.net "Teacher of Excellence" gallery, and also for inclusion in the "Guardian of the Discipline" gallery. In my undergraduate … Continue reading Dr Lucinda Canty – Teacher of Excellence
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
Emancipatory and Sociopolitical Knowing: A Nurse and Albert Schweitzer Fellow’s Experience
Contributor: Jasmine Perkins Social media platforms connect people globally and have become a meeting space for expressive dialogue among nurses and healthcare professionals. A recent post in a nursing group, “Keep the politics out of nursing,” prompted me to question whether nursing and politics can be kept separate. I’ll answer this later, but first, what … Continue reading Emancipatory and Sociopolitical Knowing: A Nurse and Albert Schweitzer Fellow’s Experience
Bridging Quality Improvement and Theory
Contributor: Hephzibah Thomas Kurt Lewin's Change Theory provides a structured approach to understanding change at the group, organizational, and societal level (Burnes, 2004). Despite its age, this theory remains highly relevant for modern healthcare quality improvement initiatives due to its focus on both systems and human behavior change. Lewin conceptualized change as occurring through three … Continue reading Bridging Quality Improvement and Theory
The case for more community nursing clinical education and opportunities
Contributor - Ashley Booth The nursing field has a deep history in the community. Called healers or caregivers, for centuries nurses were the holistic practitioners that we know from oral tradition and experience would cure, treat, and care for people (Ehrenreich, Egenes). But as institutions such as alms houses and hospitals became more popular, nursing … Continue reading The case for more community nursing clinical education and opportunities