Updates since July 2018

  • Moubarak, N., Bernardino, E., Hardy, M.-S., Dallaire, M., & Laroussi, H. (2025). La théorie de Elizabeth Ann Manhart Barrett sur le pouvoir comme participation consciente au changement. [Elizabeth Ann Manhart Barrett's theory of power as conscious participation in change.  Recherche En Soins Infirmiers, 161, 100–105. doi: 10.3917/rsi.161.0100

  • Farren, A. T. (2025). Rogers’ Science of Unitary Human Beings: Nursing research literature, 2013-2023. Nursing Science Quarterly, 38(4), 402–412. doi: 10.1177/08943184251361125

  • Cowling, W. R.III, & Nicoll, L. H. (2025). Though a window: Finding meaning in unitary appreciative knowing. Visions: Scholarship of Rogerian Nursing Science. In Advances in Nursing Science, 48(3), 302-309.  doi: 10.1097/ans.0000000000000568

  • Alligood, M. R., & Fawcett, J. (2025). The interdependent relationship between philosophical and practical knowing in Rogers’ Science of Unitary Human Beings.  Visions: Scholarship of Rogerian Nursing Scienc. In Advances in Nursing Science, 48(2), 202–208. doi: 10.1097/ANS.0000000000000564

  • Phillips, J. R. (2025). Journeying With Martha Rogers: Exploring and teaching the Science of Unitary Human Beings. Nursing Science Quarterly, 38(2), 148–154. doi: 10.1177/08943184241311913

  • Smith, M. J. (2025). Rogers’ principle of integrality: An evolving inquiry. Visions: Scholarship of Rogerian Nursing Science. In Advances in Nursing Science, 48(1), 107–113. doi: 10.1097/ANS.0000000000000538

  • Farahani, P. V., & Ozturk, C. (2025). The effect of pranic healing based on Rogers’ therapeutic touch on cardiorespiratory indices and pain during venipuncture in pediatrics: A randomized clinical trial. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 80, e120–e126. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2024.12.001

  • Leveille-Tulce, A. M. B., & Hopkins-Walsh, J. (2024). Science of Unitary Human Beings: Toward anti-racist actions for human environment wellbecoming. Advances in Nursing Science, 47(4), 385–398. doi: 10.1097/ANS.0000000000000530

  • Bunkers, S. S. (2024). Book Review: Evolving Rogerian Nursing Science: John R. Phillips’ Unique Contributions , edited by Bartzak et al. (2023). Society of Rogerian Scholars. Nursing Science Quarterly, 37(4), 394–396. https://doi.org/10.1177/08943184241269910

  • Doe, M. J. (2024). Ever-evolving nursing science in a unitary universe. Nursing Science Quarterly, 37(4), 391–393. doi: 10.1177/08943184241269831

  • Fawcett, J., & Alligood, M. R. (2024). Evolution of the language in the Science of Unitary Human Beings. Advances in Nursing Science, 47(3), 316–331. doi: /10.1097/ANS.0000000000000527

  • Cowling III, W. R. (2024). Mystery and miracle in nursing: A preliminary unitary appreciative inquiry. Advances in Nursing Science, 47(2), 218–230. doi: 10.1097/ANS.0000000000000531

  • Locsin, R. C., & Feni Betriana. (2024). Viewing persons solely as the summation of organ systems confines nursing practice. Belitung Nursing Journal (BNJ), 10(2), 122–125. doi: 10.33546/bnj.3275

  • Farren, A. T. (2024). Nursing theory developments in Rogers’ Science of Unitary Human Beings: A nw book. New Jersey Nurse, 54(3), 18.

  • Bas, Y. C. (2023). Nursing care according to Rogers’ unitary human model in anxiety experienced in ectopic pregnancy: A case management. International Journal of Caring Sciences, 16(3), 1749–1753. https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/nursing-care-according-rogers-unitary-human-model/docview/2918349239/se-2?accountid=28932

  • Hedlund, Å. (2023). Martha Rogers’ science of unitary human beings in relation to workers health and well-being: A scoping review. Work, 76(3), 953–968. https://doi.org/10.3233/WOR-220681

  • Butcher, H. K. (2023). Cultivating Awe: A Means to Inspire Sciencing. Nursing Science Quarterly, 36(4), 325–332. https://doi.org/10.1177/08943184231187852

  • Melino, K., Olson, J., & Hilario, C. (2023). A Concept Analysis of Structural Competency. Advances in Nursing Science, 46(2), 188–198. https://doi.org/10.1097/ANS.0000000000000442

  • Smith, M. C., & Reed, S. M. (2023). A Unitary Theory of Healing Through Touch. Advances in Nursing Science, 46(2), 219–232. https://doi.org/10.1097/ANS.0000000000000487

  • Cowling III, W. R. (2023). Unitary appreciative nursing praxis. Advances in Nursing Science, 46(1), 101–117. doi: /10.1097/ANS.0000000000000466

  • Phillips, J. R. (2002). Rogerian theoretical musings on wellbecoming. Nursing Science Quarterly, 35(4), 475-476. doi: 10.1177/08943184221115125

  • Phillips, J. R. (2022). A Rogerian vision of gender in a pandimensional universe. Nursing Science Quarterly, 35(3), 321–326. doi:/10.1177/08943184221092448

  • Moore, A. K. (2022). The holistic theory of unpleasant symptoms. Journal of Holistic Nursing,40(2), 93-202. doi: 10.1177/08980101211031706

  • Morrow, Mary. R.., & Smith, M. C. (2022). A life in nursing science: A dialogue With Dr. Marlaine C. Smith. Nursing   Science Quarterly,  35(2): 170-175. doi: 10.1177/08943184211070587

  • Phillips., J. R. (2022).  The revelation of beauty in nursing. Nursing Science Quarterly, 35(1): 46-53. doi: 10.1177/08943184211051362

  • Malinski, V. M (2022) Remembering Elizabeth Ann Manhart Barrett, RN; PhD; FAAN, Her Life and Legacy. Nursing Science  Quarterly, 35(1): 11-13. doi: 10.1177/08943184211057850

  • Farren, A.  T, & DiBenedetto, A. (2022). One couple's experience with infertility: Nursing theory‐based practice case study. International Journal of Nursing Knowledge,  33(1), 49-56. doi: 10.1111/2047-3095.12330

  • Biley, A. M., & Giovannoni, J. (2018). Pondering forgiveness in a unitary caring science paradigm: A reflection. International Journal for Human Caring, 22(3), 140–146. doi: 10.20467/1091-5710.22.3.140

  • Fronczek, A. E. (2019). Nursing theory in virtual care. Nursing Science Quarterly, 32(1), 35–38. doi: 10.1177/0894318418807926

  • Pereira Correa, I. M., Agrela de Andrade, E., Andrade Abdala, G., & Dias Meira, M. D. (2019). Integralidade do ser humano e o cuidado no processo saúde-doença. [Integrality of the human being and care in the process health-disease] Cultura de Los Cuidados, 2019(54), 15–22. [Portuguese; English abstract]

  • Phillips, J. R. (2019). Unitariology and the changing frontiers of the Science of Unitary Human Beings. Nursing Science Quarterly, 32(3), 207–213. doi: 10.1177/0894318419845404 

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.

ERRATA

Three corrections have been made to both the print and ebook versions of Evolving Rogerian Nursing Science: John R. Phillips’ Unique Contributions available on Amazon.

1. p. X: Pamela G. Reed, RN;PhDm FAAN to Pamela G. Reed, RN;PhD;FAAN
2. p. xix: Rosemarie Rizzo Parse, the creator of the Human Becoming Theory to RosemarieRizzo Parse, the creator of the Humanbecoming Paradigm
3. p. 336: Table 4 Principles of Homeodynamics to Table 4 Manifestations of Field Patterning in Unitary Human Beings