NEW BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT

 

Boca Raton, FL – Boca Raton, FL – The Society of Rogerian Scholars is thrilled to unveil a groundbreaking literary achievement with the release of Evolving Rogerian Nursing Science: John R. Phillips’ Unique Contributions. This anthology compiles Phillips’ seminal publications spanning 1990 to 2023, tracing the remarkable evolution of the science of unitary human beings, under the guidance of the foremost Rogerian scholar of our time. A close confidant of Dr. Martha Rogers, Phillips has ventured into the farthest realms of this scientific exploration. As an enriching bonus, readers will also discover Dr. Rogers’ influential 1992 article, “Nursing Science and the Space Age,” featured in the Appendix, complemented by an insightful epilogue specially crafted by Phillips for this anthology.

 Dr. Marlaine Smith, President of the Society of Rogerian Scholars, expressed, “John Phillips' scholarship and unwavering commitment to the Science of Unitary Human Beings is a timeless gift to both Nursing and humanity. His publications lay the foundation for a cosmology that bridges the past and the future, aligning with the ever-expanding global worldview.” Reflecting on the anthology's creation, she added, “Our gratitude is immeasurable for the project leadership of Violet Malinski and the devotion and enthusiasm of the Resource Development Committee, including Patricia Bartzak, Howard Butcher, Jane Flanagan, Dorothy Jones, Dorothy Larkin and Sean Reed, who diligently assembled the works of Dr. Phillips into this remarkable anthology.”

In Evolving Rogerian Nursing Science, readers will embark on an unparalleled intellectual journey that delves into the heart of nursing science's transformative evolution. The anthology not only celebrates the visionary ideas of John R. Phillips but also pays homage to the enduring legacy of Rogerian scholarship.

The new book is available through Amazon in both paperback and Kindle formats.

Paperback: 378 pages
Price: $24.99; Kindle $9.99
Publisher: Society of Rogerian Scholars
ISBN-13: 979-8988246909
Language: English
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.95 x 9 inches

About the Society of Rogerian Scholars: The mission of the Society of Rogerian Scholars, Inc., is to advance nursing science through an emphasis on the Science of Unitary Human Beings. The focus of the Society is education, research, and practice in service to humankind. The Society of Rogerian Scholars is committed to fostering the development of the Science of Unitary Human Beings by providing a formal, organized structure for the stimulation, development, and exchange of ideas. The Society provides a structure to ensure open and speedy communication of current work and thinking within the framework and the most recent developments and revisions of its concepts, principles, and theories. The fulfillment of the mission and purposes of the Society will help to advance nursing as a science and thereby contribute significantly to the knowledgeable nursing of human beings.

In Recognition

The Society of Rogerian Scholars bestowed the Jacqueline Fawcett Theory Award on John R. Phillips, RN, PhD. The Society of Rogerian Scholars was created to advance the Science of Unitary Human Beings created by Martha E. Rogers, RN; ScD, a renown nurse.
The nomination of Dr. Phillips for the award noted his theoretical contributions to Rogerian Science through his teaching, thought-provoking publications, and his coining of new concepts to provide deeper understanding of Rogerian Science. These concepts include human field image, human field hugs, pandimensional awareness, energyspirit, wellbecoming, and his theory of pandimensional awareness- integral presence.
Information about the Society of Rogerian Scholars of which Dr. Phillips is a co-founder can be obtained through the website Society of Rogerian Scholars.


Call for Editor

Visions: Scholarship of Rogerian Nursing Science

Visions is the scholarly publication of the Society of Rogerian Scholars (SRS). First published in 1993, Visions has transitioned to being Visions: Scholarship of Rogerian Nursing Science and is now published in Advances in Nursing Science. Visions will maintain its own Editor, Editorial Advisory Board, and Peer Review Panel. One article per issue of ANS will be published (four per year) in Visions.
The Society of Rogerian Scholars (SRS) is seeking an enthusiastic and qualified individual to serve as the Editor of Visions. The Editor, with the Advisory Board, will uphold and support the mission and vision of SRS and work to advance Rogers’ Science of Unitary Human Beings through scholarly dissemination.  

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversees the peer review process and manuscript selection for Visions. Works with reviewers and authors to ensure each manuscript worthy of consideration is reviewed and if accepted, is revised until ready for publication.

  • Ensures that manuscripts accepted for Visions are grounded in the Science of Unitary Human Beings and the principles and teachings of Martha Rogers.

  • Manages the manuscript submission, review, and acceptance process through Editorial Manager, the electronic manuscript system used for Visions and ANS.

  • Reviews page proofs for each issue and submits corrections to the publisher according to established timelines.

  • Appoints the Advisory Board and identifies members of the peer review panel.

  • Works collaboratively with the Editor-in-Chief of ANS.

  • Attends meetings of the Board of Directors of SRS upon request.

  • Attends the annual meeting of the ANS Advisory Board.

  • Attends the annual SRS scholarly conference.

  • Dedicates the time necessary to accomplish the editorial work; anticipated time commitment is approximately 4-5 hours per week.

Qualifications: Required and Preferred

  • Possess a research-focused doctoral degree in nursing.

  • Member of the Society of Rogerian Scholars.

  • Expert knowledge in Rogers’ Science of Unitary Human Beings is required; actual experience in using Rogers’ SUHB in practice, research, or academia is preferred.

  • Publishing experience as an author and peer reviewer is required; experience as editorial board member, Associate Editor, or Editor of a scholarly journal is preferred.

  • Proficiency in computer applications such as Word and Excel is required; experience with an electronic manuscript management system such as Editorial Manager or ScholarOne is preferred.

  • Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work within established deadlines.

Review of Applications will begin immediately. Deadline to apply is April 1, 2023.

 Ideally, the selected candidate will be able to assume the role of Editor on June 1, 2023. Mentorship and support for the new Editor will be provided by the Interim Editor, Dr. Jane Flanagan, the Editor-in-Chief of ANS, Dr. Eun Ok Im, and members of the Publications Committee of SRS. Financial support to attend the E3: Extreme Education for Editors workshop (to be held virtually on June 16 and 17, 2023) will be provided by SRS.

 Please email the requested application materials (listed below) to Dr. Nancey E.M. France, SRS Publications Committee Chair at nfrance@health.fau.edu.

  • One page letter of intent with particular attention to what makes the applicant uniquely qualified to be the Editor of Visions.

  • Table listing the required and preferred qualifications enumerated above with specific examples of experience of the applicant addressing each of these qualifications.

  • Current Curriculum Vitae.

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Dr. France directly.

Upcoming events

  • Dialogues on Unitary Science

    Please join us on Monday, February 5, 2024 from 4:30 to 6:00 PM Eastern for the Society of Rogerian Scholars’ Dialogues on Unitary Science. The purpose of our Dialogues is to learn and deepen our understanding of the Science of Unitary Human Beings.

    The dialogue will focus on

    Integrality: The Heart of Rogerian Nursing Science.

    Attached are reflections from Dr. Violet Malinski.

    Mark your calendar for the next dialogue:
    April 1, 2024 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Marlaine Smith, President

Marlaine Smith, President

Message from the President
January, 2024

Happy New Year!  May 2024 bring peace, joy and wellbecoming for all!

1.     Get involved in SRS
If you are receiving this newsletter you are a member of SRS.  We invite you to get involved by joining at least one committee.  We really need you! Our committees need members.  It doesn’t take much of your time (maybe 1-2 hours/month)  and it’s an inspiring experience to work with like-hearted people.  We love new members and want to welcome you!
Here are some opportunities:

  • Conference Planning Committee.  If you are interested in joining to help us plan the 2024 conference, please contact Dr. Kathleen Sheikh at krsheikh@widener.edu

  • Digital Communications is a new committee.  We need your help using social media to get our messages out to a wider audience. Trystn Daley is chairing that committee. You can reach her at:  Trystn.Daley@cuanschutz.edu

  • Communications Committee oversees the SRS website.  Contact msmit230@health.fau.edu to volunteer.

  • Publications Committee focuses on SRS publications like Visions.  Committee chair is Dr. Nancey France at nfrance@health.fau.edu

  • DEI Committee advances our goal to have a more diverse membership and for SRS to engage in policy dialogue and action related to antiracism, diversity, inclusivity, and equity. Contact Dr. Jane Hopkins-Walsh who chairs the committee at walshjm@bc.edu.

  • History and Archives is a new committee focused on retaining and accessing important documents related to Rogerian Nursing Science and SRS. Dr. Jacqueline Fawcett chairs and can be reached at Jacqueline.fawcett@umb.edu

 2.     Save the date for our next Annual Conference
The dates for the 2024 SRS Annual Conference are October 4, 5 and 6.  October 4th 3:00 to 5:00 PM is our MER Scholars Fund lectureship.  October 5th will be a full day of presentations and includes the SRS Annual Business Meeting.  On October 6th we conclude our conference around noon.  We will be getting the Call for Abstracts out soon, including the theme and keynotes,  so begin to think about possible podium and poster presentations to submit  for the conference. 

3.     Dialogues on Unitary Science
Dialogues on Unitary Science are scheduled every other month. The next Dialogue is scheduled for Monday, February 5th 4:30 to 6:00 PM.  The topic is “Integrality: The heart of Rogerian Nursing Science” led by Dr. Violet Malinski.  You should have received an invitation with a reading provided by Dr. Malinski.  The link for the Dialogue is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85398056098  We hope you can attend and participate in this mutual process of learning and growing in Rogerian Nursing Science.

4.     Affiliation with the Global Academy of Holistic Nursing
SRS will be working on an affiliation agreement with the Global Academy of Holistic Nursing.  The purpose is to share informations about our conferences, dialogues and newsletters to promote more interest and participation in both organizations.  Drs. Mary Enzmann Hines, Richard Cowling and Marlaine Smith, members of both organizations, are working on the MOU.

5.     2023 Conference Awards
The Awards Committee received nominations and selected the following persons to receive awards that were presented at the 2023 Conference:

  • SRS President’s Award – Dr. Violet Malinski

  • SRS Founder’s Award – Dr. Violet Malinski

  • SRS Excellence in Nursing Education Award – Dr. Dorothy Larkin

Judges selected the following for the Conference Presentation Awards:

  • 1st Place: 2023 Conference Podium Presentation Award – Dr. Shirley Conrad

  • 2nd Place: 2023 Conference Podium Presentation Award – Panelists Drs. Jane Hopkins-Walsh, Anne-Marie Leveille-Tulce, Mary Joseph and Violet Malinski. 

Congratulations to all the award winners!!!!
Please consider nominating yourself or peers for awards.  Information is on the website at: https://www.societyofrogerianscholars.org/awards

6.     Not all SRS members have purchased copies of Evolving Rogerian Nursing Science: John R. Phillips’ Unique Contributions. This anthology published by SRS compiles Phillips’ seminal publications spanning 1990 to 2023, tracing the remarkable evolution of the Science of Unitary Human Beings, under the guidance of the foremost Rogerian scholar of our time. Dr. Rogers’ influential 1992 article, “Nursing Science and the Space Age,” featured in the Appendix, complemented by an insightful epilogue specially crafted by Phillips for this anthology. In Evolving Rogerian Nursing Science, readers will embark on an unparalleled intellectual journey that delves into the heart of nursing science's transformative evolution. The anthology not only celebrates the visionary ideas of John R. Phillips but also pays homage to the enduring legacy of Rogerian scholarship.
The new book is available through Amazon in both paperback and Kindle formats.

Paperback: 378 pages
Price: $24.99; Kindle $9.99
Publisher: Society of Rogerian Scholars
ISBN-13: 979-8988246909
Language: English
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.95 x 9 inches

7.     Do you have any ideas for us?

Contact us at rogerianscholars@gmail.com

In peace and wellbecoming,

Marlaine

Marlaine Smith, RN, PhD, AHN-BC, HWNC-BC, FAAN
President, Society of Rogerian Scholars

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Dr. Elizabeth Barrett

In Memoriam
(1934-2021)

Anti-Racist Statement

The Society of Rogerian Scholars stands with those protesting against the longstanding pattern of systemic racism resulting in violent deaths of Black People and serious health disparities in Black Communities. We understand the integral connection between the environment and wellbecoming, and we are dedicated to the mutual processes of creating a more just and equitable world. We understand that systemic racism is also associated with other marginalized communities.

We believe that power is the capacity of all humans to participate knowingly in change. We commit to participate knowingly in change of the political, social and economic environment. The power of knowing participation in change requires ensuring an awareness of the structures that sustain discrimination and racism, freedom to act intentionally to transform those structures, while choosing to support equality, equity, and justice, and involvement in creating change for human betterment.