Driving the Future of Nursing: A Collective Approach to Nursing Theory

Abstract

The abstract we propose focuses on a small but committed group of novice nurse scholars who intend to "answer the call" who will carry the nursing theory torch forward", emanating from the Nursing Theory: A 50 Year Perspective, Past and future conference at Case Western Reserve University Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing in March 2019. We recognize the urgency of this charge. Recent publications in prominent nursing journals highlight the critical need for discipline specific knowledge in order to continue advancing nursing as a discipline. We will discuss the connection of our group, the Nursing Theory Collective and our vision for the future of nursing and nursing theory in a collaborative and innovative manner. We will present our mission, vision and values. Our primary focus is to advance nursing and nursing theory in all ares including practice, education, research and policy. We will further outline the novel innovative strategies we envision to support our expansive global vision in order to collaboratively advance and promote nursing theory into the future.