Change and Positive Organizational Scholarship

Abstract

Change is necessary for growth, development, and evolution, and as a journal from a national nursing organization, we are in the midst of some strategical changes. For example, beginning with this issue, we are publishing abstracts only in the language of the article. Hence, if the article is in English, the abstract will only be published in English, and for Spanish articles, the abstract that will be published will be in Spanish. As the journal undergoes changes, the goal is to provide a scholarly venue that meets the needs of the Hispanic population, nursing and other health care providers, and other scientific audiences, while disseminating cutting-edge knowledge and evidenced-based practice. With this in mind, a Positive Organizational Scholarship lens will be used throughout these changes. Cameron, Dutton, and Quinn (2003), define positive organizational scholarship as ‘‘the study of positive outcomes, processes, and attributes of organizations and their members,’’ which focuses on attributes that lead to exceptional performance such as ‘‘excellence, thriving, flourishing, abundance, resilience, or virtuousness’’ (p. 4). Positive organizational scholarship focuses on strengths instead of weaknesses and uses positive change practices (Cameron & McNaughtan, 2014). Applying positive change practices provides opportunities that potentially generate approaches that support learning and growth. Positive organizational scholarship allows positive dynamics of individuals, groups and organizations to look at phenomena in new ways. For the journal, these positive organizational scholarship attributes will be used to examine and generate new ideas and ways that make the journal stronger, more visible, and elevate and position it to have an even more competitive advantage. Although you have already seen some changes in the journal, you are bound to see more in the months to come as positive change practices will be used. I invite you on this exciting journey of change and know you are up for the challenge. Happy Holidays to All!