http://nsq.sagepub.com Nursing Science Quarterly RSS feed -- current issue January 2010 Nursing Science Quarterly 0894-3184 http://nsq.sagepub.com:80/icons/banner/title.gif http://nsq.sagepub.com http://nsq.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/23/1/5?rss=1 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:32:48 PST info:doi/10.1177/0894318409353798 1 23 6 2010-01-01 5 Guest Editorial http://nsq.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/23/1/7?rss=1 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:32:48 PST info:doi/10.1177/0894318409353810 1 23 7 2010-01-01 7 Theoretical Concerns http://nsq.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/23/1/8?rss=1 Power has historically been viewed from a position of dominance and authority. Using this lens leads one to a destiny wherein one individual or society has power over another. The power over approach is a hierarchical view, one that leads to someone else being oppressed, and one wherein the prevailing hegemony continues. If a different lens is used, wherein power does not reside within a position, but rather, within a person and within a relationship bounded by knowledge, a new destiny of power to and power of is created. These two approaches to power are examined and clinical power is offered as a lens that culminates in the understanding of power as a right and as truth imbedded with awareness and relationships.

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:32:48 PST info:doi/10.1177/0894318409353811 1 23 12 2010-01-01 8 Theoretical Concerns http://nsq.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/23/1/13?rss=1 This column concerns itself with the issue of research and the doctor of nursing practice. The reports of the Institute of Medicine about patient safety, quality in healthcare, and the restructuring of education of healthcare providers are reviewed. The reasons for the creation of the doctor of nursing practice are illuminated along with the essentials of educating nurses for the role and the position statement on nursing research by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Finally, the impact that those with a doctor of nursing practice who conduct nursing research may have on the discipline of nursing is considered.

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:32:48 PST info:doi/10.1177/0894318409353801 1 23 17 2010-01-01 13 Research Issues http://nsq.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/23/1/18?rss=1 Power in positions of authority and responsibility may be manifested in myriad ways in management positions, with all businesses and disciplines, including the discipline of nursing. From the nursing disciplinary theoretical perspective of humanbecoming, this column begins a discussion regarding the obligations of healthcare disciplines to address the ethical questions of what should and ought members of healthcare disciplines be doing to enhance the quality and integrity for healthcare recipients’ experiences. Exercising power judiciously and with transparency will be defined and emphasized as important for members of healthcare disciplines, for preserving and protecting the legacy of future healthcare leaders.

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:32:48 PST info:doi/10.1177/0894318409353812 1 23 21 2010-01-01 18 Ethical Issues http://nsq.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/23/1/22?rss=1 In this column, the author describes the power of listening. There are three engaging listening modalities that are explored that form a foundation for exploring the power and possibility in listening: living true presence, participating in the council process; and engaging in strategic questioning. Several strategic questions are raised to explore the possibility of integrating these listening modalities into the nursing academy.

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:32:48 PST info:doi/10.1177/0894318409353805 1 23 27 2010-01-01 22 Teaching-Learning Processes http://nsq.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/23/1/28?rss=1 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:32:48 PST info:doi/10.1177/0894318409353807 1 23 28 2010-01-01 28 Practice Applications http://nsq.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/23/1/29?rss=1 Rogers’ theoretical framework of diffusion of innovation guided the successful infusion of the educational training and implementation of the Magis model of care at a 570 bed hospital in the Chicagoland area. The Magis model of care was derived from several nursing theories along with information from the Institute of Family-Centered Care. By incorporating the components that relate to the institution’s values and Magnet theme, the stages of innovation were readily adopted and sustained over the first year of implementation. The model has spread beyond the original and sister units as demonstrated by another department creating the Magnet poster with the various elements that they have incorporated into daily care delivery. What is so invigorating to the nursing administration is hearing how nursing staff articulates the care they give to the various components of the model and the theory that supports this practice.

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:32:48 PST info:doi/10.1177/0894318409353806 1 23 38 2010-01-01 29 Practice Applications http://nsq.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/23/1/39?rss=1 In this column, the concept of power is introduced as basic to the nursing discipline, critical to practice and specific to nursing science as well as nursing practice.

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:32:48 PST info:doi/10.1177/0894318409353809 1 23 40 2010-01-01 39 Scholarly Dialogue http://nsq.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/23/1/41?rss=1 Two nurse scholars, whose works have centered on power and related concepts, discuss the ideas that have shaped their concepts of power. In this conversation, they reflect on factors that constrain nurses and nursing in organizations, and consider some possibilities that could lead nurses to realize their full potential and influence in the healthcare system.

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:32:48 PST info:doi/10.1177/0894318409353808 1 23 46 2010-01-01 41 Scholarly Dialogue http://nsq.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/23/1/47?rss=1 The theory of power as knowing participation in change was derived from Rogers’ science of unitary human beings. Following testing and research of the theory and measurement instrument, a practice methodology was developed and the health patterning practice model was initiated. Further developments of the theory are presented and future speculations are proposed.

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:32:48 PST info:doi/10.1177/0894318409353797 1 23 54 2010-01-01 47 Articles http://nsq.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/23/1/55?rss=1 The universality of Rogers’ science is discussed within the context of science and religion with an emphasis on an alive universe. Barrett’s power theory is presented as an exemplar of the universality of Rogers’ science. The implications of an alive universe are discussed. Rogers and Barrett are recognized for their contributions to nursing science and the sacred alive universe.

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:32:48 PST info:doi/10.1177/0894318409353795 1 23 59 2010-01-01 55 Articles http://nsq.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/23/1/60?rss=1 The importance of nurses’ participation in health policy leadership is discussed within the context of Rogers’ science of unitary human beings, Barrett’s power theory, and one nurse-politician’s experience. Nurses have a major role to play in resolving public policy issues that influence the health of people. A brief review of the history of nurses in the political arena is presented. Research related to power and trust is reviewed. Suggested strategies for success in political situations are offered.

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:32:48 PST info:doi/10.1177/0894318409353794 1 23 62 2010-01-01 60 Articles http://nsq.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/23/1/63?rss=1 The purpose of the study was to examine the relations among power, uncertainty, self-transcendence, and quality of life in breast cancer survivors from the perspective of Rogers’ science of unitary human beings. A correlational, cross-sectional study with purposive sampling (n = 104) was conducted. The results included statistically significant correlations, explained variance, and mediating relations among the pattern manifestations. The researcher concluded that there are complex and synergistic relations among the cluster of field pattern manifestations that contribute to quality of life in breast cancer survivors. Implications for theory, research, and practice are discussed.

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:32:48 PST info:doi/10.1177/0894318409353793 1 23 71 2010-01-01 63 Articles http://nsq.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/23/1/72?rss=1 Barrett’s power theory provides a theoretical framework that can be applied to the practice of nursing administration. From this perspective, the role of the system chief nurse executive can be seen as an evolutionary emergent, that of chief vision officer. Various organizational initiatives relevant to this role are discussed as exemplars of practice informed by the Barrett’s power theory.

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:32:48 PST info:doi/10.1177/0894318409353796 1 23 76 2010-01-01 72 Articles http://nsq.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/23/1/77?rss=1 The efforts of several nurse authors and Marsha Linehan to integrate diverse methods taken from philosophy, the human sciences, and spirituality with the biomedical model and natural science are discussed in relation to healthcare and nursing practice.

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:32:48 PST info:doi/10.1177/0894318409353799 1 23 78 2010-01-01 77 Global Perspectives http://nsq.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/23/1/79?rss=1 The aim of this column is to describe dialectics as a philosophy and method which can be used by nurses to make a contribution to nursing science. Dialectics can be used in three ways: as a philosophical approach, as a method using the dialectic laws, and as a method of describing the dialectic process by focusing on the dynamic elements of the process. Dialectics can also be combined with hermeneutics.

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:32:49 PST info:doi/10.1177/0894318409353800 1 23 84 2010-01-01 79 Global Perspectives http://nsq.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/23/1/85?rss=1 Chinn’s Peace and Power: Creative Leadership for Building Community has been published in its seventh edition. It is a book used by many nurse leaders as a guide for building community through group processes that honors others. This seventh edition includes information and ideas for the virtual group online. In this column, Peace and Power is reviewed by two nursing faculty members: one of which has used this book in her course work and the other who has worked as a nurse executive in the healthcare service arena.

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:32:49 PST info:doi/10.1177/0894318409353802 1 23 87 2010-01-01 85 Book Reviews and New Media http://nsq.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/23/1/88?rss=1 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:32:49 PST info:doi/10.1177/0894318409353803 1 23 89 2010-01-01 88 Book Reviews and New Media http://nsq.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/23/1/89?rss=1 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:32:49 PST info:doi/10.1177/0894318409353804 1 23 92 2010-01-01 89 Book Reviews and New Media