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Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
ISSN 0031-5990
Editorial
A Challenge and an Opportunity Within the next few months, readers will see that a change has occurred in the masthead of Perspectives in Psychiatric Care (PPC). While the journal has been, for many years, the journal for the adult division of the International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses (ISPN), this affiliation has ended at the conclusion of 2014. The reasons for this seem to primarily involve finances and a philosophical shift to a leaner organization with one journal representing a lifespan approach to advanced practice nursing. ISPN began the process of deciding whether to continue the contractual relationship with Wiley, the publisher of PPC, over a year ago. The decision to terminate the contract has had a direct impact on both PPC and Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing (JCAPN), edited by Kathleen Delaney. ISPN’s subsequent decision to end the relationship with Wiley will result in the development of a new, lifespan journal with Elsevier. In the interim, ISPN members will receive Archives of Psychiatric Nursing as their benefit of ISPN membership. The nursing literature is filled with references to the changing healthcare environment and the ways this influences nursing practice (Orr & Davenport, 2015). There is an abundance of theories, techniques, and organizational models to address change. Doody and Doody (2012) discuss the type of transformational leadership necessary for nursing organizations to grow and adapt to a changing healthcare environment. This healthcare environment can easily be viewed as transcending professional organizations, specialty journals, and educational environments. We are all dealing with rapid change: many of the old rules do not apply and previously identified needs have changed. Through it all, the concept of change presents both a challenge and an opportunity to organizations and individuals. On a personal level, change is inevitable, a fundamental aspect of the human condition. Freshwater (2014) identifies that there is an abundance of literature about change theory, the steps leading to change, the process of altering something. What she cleverly notes is that for change to be “managed successfully,” there needs to be information on how to “lead movement,” a skill that is qualitatively different from managing change. ISPN is leading a movement to make the organization more streamlined, more fiscally sound. I certainly doi: 10.1111/ppc.12116
Perspectives in Psychiatric Care 51 (2015) 79 © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
support ISPN leadership and their bold strokes to consolidate the organization and ensure future viability. They have been engaged in “leading movement” of ISPN toward a different place. Unfortunately, the contract with Wiley Publishing and affiliation with PPC and JCAPN have been casualties of these necessary changes. While personally regretful that PPC will no longer be affiliated with the organization, I’m optimistic that Elsevier and Joyce Fitzpatrick will craft a new journal that better meets the needs of the organization. Obviously, this has been difficult for me given that I’ve had a long-term affiliation with ISPN and PPC. Please be reassured that I know of no conflicts or hard feelings leading to this decision. Many of you are active members of ISPN and I hope this continues. Most importantly, Wiley has reassured me that PPC will continue to be published on a quarterly basis with no interruption in service. Many individuals and organizations read and contribute to PPC and are not members of ISPN. If current ISPN members wish to receive the journal, they will need to purchase the subscription or read it in their academic setting. ISPN will no longer offer PPC or JCAPN as a benefit of organizational membership. Please remember that our submissions are robust, our readership is broad, and many nurses tell me that the journal is a useful tool for their teaching and practice. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care will continue forward with a focus on advanced practice nursing in psychiatry and an emphasis on quality and scientific rigor. Thank you to all who contribute to the journal! We continue to look positively toward the future. Geraldine S. Pearson, PHD, PMH-CNS, FAAN [email protected] References Doody, O., & Doody, C. M. (2012). Transformational leadership in nursing practice. British Journal of Nursing, 21, 1212–1218. PMID: 23132001 Freshwater, D. (2014). Board editorial: The challenge of global leadership: Managing change, leading movement. Journal of Research in Nursing, 19, 93–97. doi:10.1177/1744987114524872 Orr, P., & Davenport, D. (2015). Embracing change. Nursing Clinics of North America, 50, 1–18. doi:10.1016/j.cnur.2014.10.001
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Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
ISSN 0031-5990
Editorial
A Challenge and an Opportunity Within the next few months, readers will see that a change has occurred in the masthead of Perspectives in Psychiatric Care (PPC). While the journal has been, for many years, the journal for the adult division of the International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses (ISPN), this affiliation has ended at the conclusion of 2014. The reasons for this seem to primarily involve finances and a philosophical shift to a leaner organization with one journal representing a lifespan approach to advanced practice nursing. ISPN began the process of deciding whether to continue the contractual relationship with Wiley, the publisher of PPC, over a year ago. The decision to terminate the contract has had a direct impact on both PPC and Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing (JCAPN), edited by Kathleen Delaney. ISPN’s subsequent decision to end the relationship with Wiley will result in the development of a new, lifespan journal with Elsevier. In the interim, ISPN members will receive Archives of Psychiatric Nursing as their benefit of ISPN membership. The nursing literature is filled with references to the changing healthcare environment and the ways this influences nursing practice (Orr & Davenport, 2015). There is an abundance of theories, techniques, and organizational models to address change. Doody and Doody (2012) discuss the type of transformational leadership necessary for nursing organizations to grow and adapt to a changing healthcare environment. This healthcare environment can easily be viewed as transcending professional organizations, specialty journals, and educational environments. We are all dealing with rapid change: many of the old rules do not apply and previously identified needs have changed. Through it all, the concept of change presents both a challenge and an opportunity to organizations and individuals. On a personal level, change is inevitable, a fundamental aspect of the human condition. Freshwater (2014) identifies that there is an abundance of literature about change theory, the steps leading to change, the process of altering something. What she cleverly notes is that for change to be “managed successfully,” there needs to be information on how to “lead movement,” a skill that is qualitatively different from managing change. ISPN is leading a movement to make the organization more streamlined, more fiscally sound. I certainly doi: 10.1111/ppc.12116
Perspectives in Psychiatric Care 51 (2015) 79 © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
support ISPN leadership and their bold strokes to consolidate the organization and ensure future viability. They have been engaged in “leading movement” of ISPN toward a different place. Unfortunately, the contract with Wiley Publishing and affiliation with PPC and JCAPN have been casualties of these necessary changes. While personally regretful that PPC will no longer be affiliated with the organization, I’m optimistic that Elsevier and Joyce Fitzpatrick will craft a new journal that better meets the needs of the organization. Obviously, this has been difficult for me given that I’ve had a long-term affiliation with ISPN and PPC. Please be reassured that I know of no conflicts or hard feelings leading to this decision. Many of you are active members of ISPN and I hope this continues. Most importantly, Wiley has reassured me that PPC will continue to be published on a quarterly basis with no interruption in service. Many individuals and organizations read and contribute to PPC and are not members of ISPN. If current ISPN members wish to receive the journal, they will need to purchase the subscription or read it in their academic setting. ISPN will no longer offer PPC or JCAPN as a benefit of organizational membership. Please remember that our submissions are robust, our readership is broad, and many nurses tell me that the journal is a useful tool for their teaching and practice. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care will continue forward with a focus on advanced practice nursing in psychiatry and an emphasis on quality and scientific rigor. Thank you to all who contribute to the journal! We continue to look positively toward the future. Geraldine S. Pearson, PHD, PMH-CNS, FAAN [email protected] References Doody, O., & Doody, C. M. (2012). Transformational leadership in nursing practice. British Journal of Nursing, 21, 1212–1218. PMID: 23132001 Freshwater, D. (2014). Board editorial: The challenge of global leadership: Managing change, leading movement. Journal of Research in Nursing, 19, 93–97. doi:10.1177/1744987114524872 Orr, P., & Davenport, D. (2015). Embracing change. Nursing Clinics of North America, 50, 1–18. doi:10.1016/j.cnur.2014.10.001
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