College of Nursing Scholars Represent at the International Association for Human Caring Conference

Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing participated in the 47th Annual International Association for Human Caring (IAHC) Conference, held June 11–13 at Nord University in Bodø, Norway. The conference featured presentations from internationally recognized Caring Science scholars, including Lena Wiklund Gustin, Ph.D., Herdis Alvsvåg, Ph.D., and Kari Martinsen, Ph.D.

College leaders, faculty, students, and emeriti faculty contributed 19 presentations, two posters, and two workshops during the conference. They also participated in daily discussions with the International Journal for Human Caring Editor, Dr. Mary Ellen Wright, gaining valuable guidance and recommendations on publishing scholarly work.

A collaborative team that included Florida Atlantic doctoral student Lori Jurist and colleagues from Vanderbilt University and the University of San Francisco received first-place recognition for its poster, Self-Care Among Master of Nursing Students Using Watson's Clinical Caritas Processes, at the conference.

“Attending the IAHC Conference was a meaningful opportunity to engage with nurse scholars and leaders from around the world who are advancing caring science," Jurist said, adding that receiving first-place recognition for the collaborative poster was an incredible honor.

"This recognition reflects the power of scholarship, mentorship, and collaboration across institutions. I am especially grateful for the support of Dean Cameron Duncan and the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, whose investment in students and emerging scholars creates opportunities for growth and meaningful contributions to nursing knowledge and human caring,” she stated.

Several distinguished scholars from the college, including Anne Boykin, Ph.D., Marlaine Smith, Ph.D., Marilyn Ray, Ph.D., Rozzano Nino Locsin, Ph.D., and Charlotte Barry, Ph.D., participated in two panel discussions focused on the continued development and application of Caring Science theories in nursing education, research and practice.

The conference also marked Dawn Hawthorne's, Ph.D., final term as president of the International Association for Human Caring. An emerita faculty member of the college, Hawthorne was recognized for her leadership and service to the organization.