The International
Consortium of Parse Scholars (ICPS) is a network of nurses and others
committed to the advancement of nursing as a scientific discipline. The
ICPS is dedicated to the health and quality of life of people.
Purpose:
To contribute
to human health and quality of life through practice and research guided
by the human becoming school of thought.
Goals:
- To provide a forum for nurses committed to practice and research with the human becoming theory.
- To provide various venues for learning and discussing the integration of Parse's theory in nursing practice, research, education, and administration.
- To advance nursing science from a human becoming perspective through presentations and publications of work related to nursing philosophy, practice, research, education, and administration.
- Biennial weekend seminar gatherings: An opportunity to network, relax, and learn about Parse's theory as used in research and practice at all levels.
- Illuminations quarterly newsletter: Keep up to date with happenings around the world in relation to Parse's theory in various settings and with various research and evaluation projects.
- E-mail: Join lively discussions of cutting edge issues in nursing science via the internet. Dr. Parse is a regular participant!
- Wonderful projects as yet to be: You are invited to participate in creative ventures.
Founding Members:
William K. Cody, RN; PhDCharlotte, NC USA
Christine Jonas-Simpson, RN; PhD
Toronto, Ontario Canada
Patricia S. Lyon, RN; MSc
Toronto, Ontario Canada
Gail J. Mitchell, RN; PhD
Toronto, Ontario Canada
Rosemarie Rizzo Parse, RN; PhD; FAAN
Pittsburgh, PA USA
F. Beryl Pilkington, RN; PhD
Toronto, Ontario Canada
ICPS: Current Executive
President:
F. Beryl Pilkington, RN; PhD
Co Secretary/Treasurer: Patricia S. Lyon, RN; MSc
Co
Secretary/Treasurer: Debra A. Bournes, RN; PhD
William K. Cody, RN; PhD
Christine Jonas-Simpson, RN; PhD
Gail J. Mitchell, RN; PhD
Rosemarie Rizzo Parse, RN; PhD; FAAN