New book chronicles school’s transformation

The School of Nursing’s transformation over the past two decades is chronicled in the new book Igniting Transformational Change: The University of Minnesota School of Nursing Journey.

Co-authored by Connie White Delaney, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACMI, FNAP, Joanne Disch, PhD, RN, FAAN, Mary Jo Kreitzer, PhD, RN, FAAN, FNAP, and Marie Manthey, MNA, FRCH, FAAN, the book shares insights into the school’s transformative journey, particularly its past 20 years, and provides recommendations to schools experiencing challenges. The book informs and inspires change by inviting readers to reflect on the key cultural priorities and transformative practices of the University of Minnesota School of Nursing.

“Transformational change goes beyond incremental improvement and transition; instead, it involves evolutionary thinking, paradigm shifts, disruptions, adaptation, and empowerment. As you read Igniting Transformational Change you will find that it addresses all of these characteristics. The candor, creativity, and collaboration modeled throughout this book, along with powerful lessons learned, can serve as a roadmap for other Schools of Nursing and their collaborative partnerships. By sharing their story, the University of Minnesota School of Nursing journey has paved the way for others to follow,” says Linda D. Scott, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FNAP, FAAN, dean of the University of Wisconsin Madison School of Nursing.

Igniting Transformational Change was published to celebrate the 115th anniversary of becoming the first school of nursing established within an institution of higher education. It can be purchased at z.umn.edu/IgnitingTransformationalChange.