Nursing Science - Science topic

In the dissertation Improving Antibiotic Prescribing Decisions on Suspected Urinary Tract Infections in Frail Older Adults: A Tailored Approach in Four European Countries, Esther Hartman and colleagues investigated how to improve decision-making around antibiotic use for urinary tract infections (UTIs) in frail older adults. The study was conducted...

Background: Effective clinical supervision in learning-conducive environments is required to enhance students’ work-integrated learning. Conversely, ineffective clinical supervision can jeopardise students’ learning and skills development. Aim: The aim of the study was to explore and describe the aspects of clinical supervision during work-integrat...

The convergence of precision medicine, artificial intelligence (AI), and immunotherapy has ushered in a new era of personalized care in neuro-oncology, known as Precision Medicine 2.0. As these advanced technologies transform therapeutic approaches for complex brain tumors, the role of nursing leadership has become increasingly vital. This study ex...

This study explores how Master of Nursing Sci­ence students navigate technology-mediated learning and institutional support, examining how digital platforms ei­ther promote or hinder equitable access in resource-lim­ited contexts through a critical pedagogy lens. A qualita­tive research approach, specifically constructivist grounded theory, was use...

Recent reductions in the UK's aid budget will undermine longstanding health partnerships and the overall health and wellbeing of the international community, so writes Chris Carter, Associate Professor, Birmingham City University, UK (chris.carter@bcu.ac.uk), Lonia Mwape, Dean, School of Nursing Sciences, University of Zambia, Zambia, Sabelo Maphen...

Objectives As a core course in nursing education, “Fundamental Nursing” needs to align with the development trends of modern nursing education and cultivate patient-centered clinical decision-making abilities. Currently, there are problems in the teaching of intravenous therapy, such as insufficient understanding of its historical evolution, unclea...

Parenting plays an important role in shaping the character and health of children physically, mentally, and spiritually. This study aims to formulate a holistic parenting model by integrating nursing science and Islamic education approaches to address modern parenting challenges. This study used a qualitative method with a case study design, involv...

Introduction Nursing educators’ willingness to learn and teach patient safety is identified as a challenge in the process of implementing patient safety education in nursing programmes. However, the literature lacks an in-depth analysis of the factors affecting their willingness. This study aims to identify factors affecting willingness of nursing...

Haematological parameters are assessed through laboratory tests and are essential for diagnosing and monitoring diseases such as anaemia, infections, clotting disorders, and haematological malignancies. A pilot observational study was performed on 140 hostel students of both boys and girls in at Regional Institute of Paramedical and Nursing Science...

Background Osteoporosis is a growing health problem worldwide. Increasing awareness, knowledge, and promoting healthy behaviors in regard to osteoporosis and related risk factors are important targets in preventive behaviors. Aim This study aimed to investigate maternity nursing students’ knowledge, beliefs, and preventive behaviors regarding oste...

Background A strong foundation in philosophy, theory, and disciplinary knowledge is essential for nurse scientists who engage in rigorous research to advance the discipline. Doctoral education curriculum should meet the learning needs of upcoming generations of technology-proficient students. Purpose To describe a PhD program’s innovative revision...

Background and Objectives High-quality nursing care in acute hospitals requires evidence-based practice. In Germany, academic nursing science is not directly integrated into practice, particularly when it comes to generating clinically relevant research questions and facilitating effective knowledge transfer. International models like the Living La...

Background Intensive Care Unit (ICU) exposes nursing students to high workloads, emotional demands, and high-risk performance. Understanding perceived stress, coping strategies, and influential factors may enhance students’ clinical experiences and outcomes. Aim To assess perceived stress levels, identify coping mechanisms, and explore association...

Background and Objectives Moral distress is well described in nursing and has a negative impact on nurses‘ health. Although the importance of home-care nursing is growing, moral distress in home-care nurses has hardly been studied. Design and Methods We investigated moral distress in home-care nurses as starting point for the development of effect...

Background and Objectives: Involving peers in research activities is becoming increasingly important in nursing science. However, methodological guidance in participatory research often remains superficial, lacks clarity, and practical examples are rarely available. Regarding the pregnancy loss of parents, a moderate number of studies have been con...

Énoncé des implications de la recherche Malgré les bienfaits des soins palliatifs, des mythes perdurent à leur sujet et nuisent à leur déploiement. C’est pourquoi l’idée d’innover dans la méthode de transmission des savoirs a émergé avec ce projet qui propose d’améliorer la compréhension des soins palliatifs grâce à l’art théâtral. Cet article décr...

The development of a complex intervention to support older adults and informal caregivers during the transition from home to nursing home

Background: The handover process in nursing care is very important because it is directly related to patient safety and continuity of care. A suboptimal handover can increase the risk of medical errors. Purpose: To develop handover guidelines in the inpatient ward of the University of Indonesia Hospital. Method: A case report study on the preparati...

To effectively mitigate the health impacts of climate change, future nurses must be equipped with the requisite knowledge and competencies. Knowing their levels of eco-literacy would help to make them more effective. Background/Objectives: This descriptive study will use a three-round, multicentre, modified e-Delphi survey to establish an expert pa...

Agro-nursing is an innovative approach to health care that integrates nursing science with a contextual understanding of agricultural conditions and rural life. Rural and remote areas in Indonesia often face challenges in accessing adequate health care. This article discusses the role of agro-nursing in addressing these challenges, highlighting how...

The vision for Healthcare includes healthcare systems that are sustainable, fair, moral, adaptive and suitable for the future. Although nurses respond to the healthcare needs of people in all environments and throughout life and their roles are vital to achieving global demands, there is a lack of SDGs in Nursing program studies. The aim of the stu...

The art of nursing is based on empirical and metaphysical knowledge and the use of creativity in uncertain situations. Empirical knowledge obtained from evidence-based research contributes to the development of nursing science, while metaphysical knowledge influences and guides care processes through individual experiences and insights. The rapid a...

Aim Health-promoting leadership is a novel organizational strategy aimed at preventing the occurrence of diseases in the workplace and promoting the health needs of staff. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of health-promoting leadership of nursing managers on the nurses’ withdrawal behaviors and psychological safety. Design Structu...

Background Work engagement is a work-related state of mind full of positivity and vigor. Understanding the current status and influencing factors of nurses’ work engagement is essential for improving the quality of nursing services and stabilizing the nursing workforce building. This study aimed to explore the potential categories of nurses’ work e...

Introduction: The growing interest in academic dishonesty research among nursing students can be attributed to the increasing number of misconduct cases reported worldwide. Student nurses’ perception of academic dishonesty has been implicated as the major reasons for its rising prevalence. The aim of this study was to ascertain the effect of academ...

Career plateau is associated with undesirable work outcomes such as low job performance, motivation, work and organizational commitment, increased counterproductive work behaviors, and turnover intentions. The aim of the present study was to examine the effect of nurses’ personal and professional characteristics and their perceptions of hierarchica...

Background Teaching nursing theories is essential to structure and guide clinical practice, yet their integration into initial training courses remains a challenge. Aim To map the educational practices used to teach nursing theories and conceptual models in initial nursing training programmes. Design A scoping review. Methods Is review was condu...

This study explores the role of social media in enhancing English proficiency among students at the Shehu Sule College of Nursing Sciences, Damaturu. Despite the growing use of digital platforms in education, limited research has examined their specific impact on language learning in this context. This study addresses this gap using a quantitative...

Introduction: The COVID-19 virus adversely affected social life, economy and educational services all over the world, universities and colleges are facing difficulties to provide good quality educational services to the students due to prolonged waves of COVID-19 and extensive periods of lockdown. This study was aimed to identify challenges and opp...

Introduction and Purpose/Objectives: Worldwide, weather and climate-related disasters have increased fivefold in the past 50 years (UNRIC n.d.) and almost tenfold in recent years (cf. WELTHUNGERHILFE n.d.; BMEL 2021). In Germany, flood-related natural disasters are primarily responsible for damage and deaths. In addition, the Covid 19 pandemic has...

Hintergrund/Fragestellung: Evidenzbasierte Praxis ist essenziell für eine hochwertige Pflegeversorgung im Akutkrankenhaus. In Deutschland fehlt jedoch die direkte Anbindung der Pflegewissenschaft an die Praxis, was die Wissenszirkulation erschwert. Modelle, wie z. B. das niederländische Living Lab [1], ermöglichen nachhaltige Kooperationen zwischen...

Purpose The nursing science precision health (NSPH) model considers identifying the biological basis of symptoms in order to develop precise intervention strategies that ultimately improve the overall health of the symptomatic individual. This study sought to construct a nomogram for predicting cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) in patients...

Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease that requires longterm management including optimal blood sugar control. Family support plays an important role in the successful management of diabetes by facilitating interventions that can improve adherence to healthy lifestyles and medical therapies. Objective: This study aimed to identify...

Background Stress and burnout among students are health concerns in higher education systems, the prevalence of which exceeds that of the working population. Both are associated with impaired health and increased university drop-out rates. Study engagement, a positive study-related attitude characterized by energy, dedication, and absorption, count...

Persons with dementia (PwD) face cognitive decline, placing added stress on family caregivers. Challenging behaviour like agitation is one of the prominent behaviors exhibited in PwD. We envision a chatbot that provides information to unprofessional caregivers to ease the stress factor while dealing with agitation in PwD. To develop the chatbot, on...

Background: Severe head injury is an injury to the brain that can cause impaired brain function, either with or without bleeding. Symptoms such as bleeding and swelling can damage the brain and increase pressure inside the head. This can cause the patient to lose consciousness and be unable to carry out daily activities, resulting in dependence. Ai...

Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE, alternatively referred to as public involvement (PI), public and patient involvement (PPI), or consumer and community involvement and engagement (CCIE)), refers to research being conducted ‘with’ or ‘by’ members of the public rather than ‘to’, ‘about’, or ‘for’ them [...]

Aim(s) To investigate the impact of the absence of specific advice for oral fluid intake, compared to supplementation water intake on the occurrence of post-dural puncture headache. Design A prospective, open-label, non-inferiority, multicenter trial including hospitalized patients requiring a diagnostic lumbar puncture in seven hospitals in Franc...

Background: Vaccine confidence is crucial for public health but remains a challenge in developing nations like Nigeria. This study explores vaccination confidence among nursing students at Delta State College of Nursing Science, Agbor. focusing on trends experiences with vaccines and potential impacts on future vaccination decisions. Methods: A cro...

The study assessed the plight of NHIS among Federal civil servant enrollees in Kebbi State, Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, ex-post facto research design was used. The population for this study was eight thousand, one hundred (8, 100) federal civil servants in Kebbi State. The sample size of 380 was selected using Yamane's equation. The instrumen...

Advancing clinical practice through nursing science is crucial for improving patient outcomes and optimizing healthcare delivery. Nursing science, which encompasses research, evidence-based practices, and innovative interventions, plays a pivotal role in shaping contemporary clinical care. This review explores key findings, emerging trends, and rec...

The recruitment process is not appropriate in selecting prospective nurses in accordance with the needs of the hospital, selection is not rigorous or objective to the competence of prospective nurses, and training is inadequate or irrelevant to the advancement of nursing science. The purpose of this research is to study how the training, recruitmen...

Background: Social media has become a dominant medium of communication across various spheres of life, including institutions of higher learning. It facilitates the sharing of ideas and information, transforming the world into a global village. However, concerns have been raised about its impact on students’ academic performance, particularly at th...

Introduction : Le prérequis d’un diplôme universitaire comme norme d’entrée à la profession infirmière fait régulièrement l’objet de débats au Québec (Canada). Plusieurs recommandations ont été émises dans le but d’augmenter la proportion d’infirmières détenant un baccalauréat en sciences infirmières compte tenu de l’augmentation de la complexité d...

Background: Family interactions play a pivotal role in shaping well-being across physical, psychological, and social domains. While substantial research has focused on the nutritional and physical health benefits of family meals, the impact of shared cooking and dining practices on psychological flourishing and overall family well-being remains und...

Background Anticipated nursing care is provided significantly earlier than expected by nurses, caregivers, and other healthcare staff for patients. This type of care is influenced by many factors and is followed by various positive and negative consequences. Accordingly, the present study sought to explore nurses’ perceptions of anticipated nursing...

La BPCO est une maladie chronique qui induit pour les personnes des autosoins quotidiens afin d’avoir une qualité de vie satisfaisante. Le Prado BPCO propose des interventions à domicile à la suite d’une hospitalisation afin d’autonomiser la personne dans son suivi de la maladie.Objectif : Décrire les pratiques des infirmiers à domicile qui permett...

Objective: To analyze the images of Brazilian postal documents depicting nursing. Method: Historical research with a time frame between 1843 and 2022. The data was collected using the visual observation technique, from the iconographic collection of the Post Office Museum and philatelic catalogs. The postal drawings were analyzed using Erwin Panofs...

Introduction Learning beyond the classroom is important for holistic engagement in antimicrobial resistance(AMR) mitigation. Extracurricular interventions can catalyze multidisciplinary engagement and inspire innovative solutions. This study aimed to determine the knowledge, attitudes, and motivations influencing medical students’ engagement in AMR...

Nurses spend a significant proportion of a workday on non-nursing or auxiliary tasks, mainly due to the unilateral patient call system. This leads to work interruptions, a decrease in quality of care and stress for nurses. One approach for relieving nurses is the integration of new technologies. We performed an interventional study for seven months...

Immersion 360° SIMUCARE est une Recherche formation financée par l’Union Européenne dans le cadre des projets de recherche ERASMUS +. Elle a été conçue avec 4 états membres que sont la Belgique avec l’université de Liège, l’école paramédicale HELMo et l’association à but non lucrative INFOREF, la France avec le Centre d’Innovation du Partenariat a...

Anxiety caused by illness is one of the factors contributing to elevated hypertension across all age groups. Therefore, in addition to pharmacological treatment, non-pharmacological therapy is essential to reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, and improve sleep quality in hypertensive patients. This study aimed to analyze the effects of Benson's sp...

This community service focuses on health education aimed at teaching anxiety management techniques through distraction techniques, deep breathing relaxation, and five-finger hypnosis for patients with mental disorders at RSJD Abepura. This program is conducted as part of a collaboration between Cenderawasih University, the Nursing Science Program,...

Introduction It is well-established in research that clinical learning during nursing education is a foundational preparation for future practice. However, the role of academic tasks, such as writing a bachelor's thesis, is less recognized for its contributions to nurses’ working lives and overall professional development. Objective This study aim...

Nurse career development, particularly in the transition from clinical to managerial roles, requires effective competency assessments and performance assessments. This study aims to analyze the relationship between competency assessment and performance assessment in supporting nurse career development. The method used is a literature review using t...

In 2024, the crime rate in India stood at 445.9 per 100,000 people, marking a notable decrease from 487.8 in 2020. The prevalent crimes in India continue to be theft, robbery, and assault. According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), the crime rate per lakh population dropped from 445.9 in 2021 to 422.2 in 2022. This decline is considered...

Nursing is a profession dedicated to promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. In Ethiopia, the nursing profession has undergone significant changes in recent years, with the number of nurses increasing and the profession becoming more professionalized. However, there are still significant challe...

Zusammenfassung Hintergrund Die Zahl älterer Gefangener nimmt u.a. aufgrund des demografischen Wandels europaweit zu. In Deutschland sind 16% der Gefangenen älter als 50 Jahre. Dies führt dazu, dass Gefangene in Haft schwer erkranken, pflegebedürftig werden und auch sterben. Bislang gibt es keine Studie zur hospizlich-palliativen Versorgung dieser...

Background: Acquired neurological diseases entail significant changes and influence the relationship between the patient and the significant other. In the context of long-term rehabilitation, those affected collaborate with health professionals who are expected to have a positive impact on the lives of the affected individuals. Objective: The st...

Aim This narrative review explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into nursing informatics and examines its impact on nursing practice, healthcare delivery, education, and policy. Background Nursing informatics, which merges nursing science with information management and communication technologies, is crucial in modern healthcare...

In recent years, Japan has experienced a significant increase in the number of foreign students and workers entering the country. This has resulted in a vast number of international patients in medical facilities. This shift emphasizes the immediate need for Japanese nurses who are both clinically proficient and culturally attuned. In response, our...

Background The demand for frailty care is continuously increasing in hospitalized tumor patients with the aging of the population. Nurses are the primary care providers of hospitalized tumor patients with frailty but research on exploring their behavior and associated factors is limited. This study aims to describe the current situation of frailty...

Objective The purpose of this study is to develop and validate the scale of health education demand of patients with HPV infection based on KANO model, so as to provide a tool for further exploring the types of health education demand and influencing factors of patients with HPV infection. Methods This study is a scale development and validation s...

Motivation is of great importance in the teaching-learning process, because motivated students seek out opportunities and show interest and enthusiasm in carrying out their tasks. The objective of this review is to identify and present the information available in the literature on the status quo of motivation among nursing program entrants. This i...

Background Person-centered care focuses on individualized care that respects patients’ values, preferences, and autonomy. To enhance the quality of critical care nursing, institutions need to identify the factors influencing ICU nurses’ ability to provide person-centered care. This study explored the relationship between clinical judgment ability a...

The objects that humans produce and own serve as a primary framework for defining their lives. The nature of these objects has changed over time, as has the interaction between humans and objects. Recently, the digital age has transformed the nature of things, and now, physical and non-physical (digital) possessions coexist. The current study, ther...

Violence and harassment at the workplace – not only, but especially against women – are still an important issue. Despite societal awareness, women experience violence particularly frequently at work and in their private lives/families. What does violence mean in these contexts? The authors discuss theoretical foundations, empirical findings, and p...

Violence and harassment at the workplace – not only, but especially against women – are still an important issue. Despite societal awareness, women experience violence particularly frequently at work and in their private lives/families. What does violence mean in these contexts? The authors discuss theoretical foundations, empirical findings, and p...

Violence and harassment at the workplace – not only, but especially against women – are still an important issue. Despite societal awareness, women experience violence particularly frequently at work and in their private lives/families. What does violence mean in these contexts? The authors discuss theoretical foundations, empirical findings, and p...

Violence and harassment at the workplace – not only, but especially against women – are still an important issue. Despite societal awareness, women experience violence particularly frequently at work and in their private lives/families. What does violence mean in these contexts? The authors discuss theoretical foundations, empirical findings, and p...

Violence and harassment at the workplace – not only, but especially against women – are still an important issue. Despite societal awareness, women experience violence particularly frequently at work and in their private lives/families. What does violence mean in these contexts? The authors discuss theoretical foundations, empirical findings, and p...

Introduction: The 2013 reform of the nursing education system in Morocco, which introduced the License-Master-Doctorate framework and the establishment of Higher Institutes of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques (ISPITS), aimed to modernize higher education and enhance nursing practices. This study examines gender differences in learning stra...

Walker and Avant have been widely known in guiding researchers toward publishing concept analysis articles. However, limited studies have explored the trends of concept analysis within the nursing context. This topic is particularly relevant today as it can inspire and inform future concept analysis publications for professional nursing. This study...

Violence and harassment at the workplace – not only, but especially against women – are still an important issue. Despite societal awareness, women experience violence particularly frequently at work and in their private lives/families. What does violence mean in these contexts? The authors discuss theoretical foundations, empirical findings, and p...

Violence and harassment at the workplace – not only, but especially against women – are still an important issue. Despite societal awareness, women experience violence particularly frequently at work and in their private lives/families. What does violence mean in these contexts? The authors discuss theoretical foundations, empirical findings, and p...

Violence and harassment at the workplace – not only, but especially against women – are still an important issue. Despite societal awareness, women experience violence particularly frequently at work and in their private lives/families. What does violence mean in these contexts? The authors discuss theoretical foundations, empirical findings, and p...

Violence and harassment at the workplace – not only, but especially against women – are still an important issue. Despite societal awareness, women experience violence particularly frequently at work and in their private lives/families. What does violence mean in these contexts? The authors discuss theoretical foundations, empirical findings, and p...

Violence and harassment at the workplace – not only, but especially against women – are still an important issue. Despite societal awareness, women experience violence particularly frequently at work and in their private lives/families. What does violence mean in these contexts? The authors discuss theoretical foundations, empirical findings, and p...

Background Complex educational challenges emerge during Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) dissertation research, yet many newly hired faculty receive little preparation for the role of dissertation supervisor. The intensity and rigor of dissertation supervision are not reflected in workload calculations based on enrollments or clock hours. New faculty hav...

Violence and harassment at the workplace – not only, but especially against women – are still an important issue. Despite societal awareness, women experience violence particularly frequently at work and in their private lives/families. What does violence mean in these contexts? The authors discuss theoretical foundations, empirical findings, and p...

Violence and harassment at the workplace – not only, but especially against women – are still an important issue. Despite societal awareness, women experience violence particularly frequently at work and in their private lives/families. What does violence mean in these contexts? The authors discuss theoretical foundations, empirical findings, and p...

Violence and harassment at the workplace – not only, but especially against women – are still an important issue. Despite societal awareness, women experience violence particularly frequently at work and in their private lives/families. What does violence mean in these contexts? The authors discuss theoretical foundations, empirical findings, and p...

Violence and harassment at the workplace – not only, but especially against women – are still an important issue. Despite societal awareness, women experience violence particularly frequently at work and in their private lives/families. What does violence mean in these contexts? The authors discuss theoretical foundations, empirical findings, and p...

Introduction: Self-esteem is evaluation of self as being worthy and capable, the extent of which may be influenced by personal, interpersonal, and academic factors. Nursing is a stressful and demanding profession and requires positive self-esteem to develop confidence for healthy interaction with patients and health professionals. So, this study ai...

With the continuous development of modern nursing science, the demand for nursing professionals is increasing day by day. As an important means to measure students' learning results and ability level, the rationality and effectiveness of the nursing curriculum assessment system directly affect the training quality of nursing talents. In today's com...

Background Patient safety is a global concern within health facilities, primarily attributed to medical errors, constituting a significant global public health issue. Patients experiencing medication errors face serious problems, with increasing mortality rates and escalating hospital costs. Aim The study aims to examine nursing students’ awarenes...

Hypertension or High Blood Pressure.Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is defined as an increase in systolic blood pressure >140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure >90 mmHg measured on two occasions with a 5-minute interval in a rested or calm condition. Hypertension is more common in the elderly due to the hardening of blood vessels and the hear...

In the last few years, adoption of service learning in higher educational institutions has emerged as a modern teaching and learning strategy. This study is aimed to offer a systematic literature review of service learning implementation in higher education. There is a lack of research on the role of service learning in higher education sector. Mor...

The paper critically examines the prevalent sentiment among nurses in practice who reject the necessity of nursing theory. Through a philosophical lens, the author challenges this assertion, emphasizing the pivotal role of theory in contemporary nursing practice. The discussion explores the broader purpose of theory, detailing its relevance to nurs...

El uso de las terapias complementarias en la atención de la población con problemas en el consumo de drogas, sigue siendo un fenómeno de interés para el profesional e investigador de la salud, sobre todo para enfermería, quien brinda un cuidado integral. Objetivo: sintetizar la evidencia científica disponible con respecto a las terapias utilizadas...

BACKGROUND: The American Nurses Association designated forensic nursing (FN) a specialty in 1995. Nursing schools subsequently adopted Lynch's theoretical framework. Inconsistent sub-specialty-focused graduate education emerged, creating difficult-to-compare early programs of study. AIMS: Update FN domains, descriptions of and context for FN practi...

Introduction: Paper-aided nursing documentation is cumbersome to navigate and requires large spaces for document storage. Electronic nursing process documentation solutions which are optimized to address paper-based documentation inefficiencies are limited in Nigerian hospitals. The Electronic Nursing Process Form (ENPF) is a digital nursing docume...

In this study, we aimed to explore the relationships between knowledge of emergence delirium (ED) and nursing stress, practice, confidence, and performance levels, as well as to identify factors influencing the performance of recovery room nurses. We conducted a cross-sectional study with 135 recovery room nurses at a general hospital in South Kore...

Mental Health has been declining over the last three years, coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic. A person’s support system can either improve or worsen their mental health. Nursing students likely have been severely impacted by COVID-19 and their support system may impact their mental health. This study used the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Sc...

Objectives This study examined the levels of shared leadership and missed nursing care and their relationship among nurses in Egypt. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted. From February to April 2024, 340 nurses worked in all inpatient care units at Alexandria Main University Hospital. The Shared Leadership and Missed Nursing Care Survey...

Background The profession of nursing currently is examining systemic racism within the discipline. Nursing journals, as the gatekeepers of knowledge in the discipline, can reinforce dominant paradigms of racism in nursing science and scholarship. Method This article discusses the hegemonic forces operating in nursing science with examples of resea...