The European Journal for Nursing History and Ethics (ENHE) is pleased to announce a Call for Papers for its upcoming 9/2027 issue. As an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed Open Access e-Journal, ENHE serves as a vital platform for scholarly exchange across the humanities, nursing science, social sciences, and cultural studies. The 2027 theme, “Narrating Nursing: Methods and Sources in Nursing History and Ethics,” invites contributors to explore the micro-level of nursing through the lens of individual experiences and qualitative research.

The 2027 Theme: Narrating Nursing

This issue focuses on how diaries, letters, and personal artifacts—often referred to as “ego-documents”—illuminate the everyday realities of care. These sources provide a unique perspective on the lived experiences of nurses that often remain invisible in official institutional or policy documents.

The journal encourages submissions that:

• Foreground the historical value of individual experiences.
• Analyze the roles of individual theorists, leaders, or reformers, moving beyond traditional “great pioneer” narratives.
• Situate individual actors within their specific social, cultural, and professional contexts.
• Utilize qualitative methods, such as interviews and reflective diaries, to examine nursing ethical practice and moral perspectives.

Interdisciplinary Dialogue: History and Ethics

A defining feature of the journal is the creation of a dialogue between nursing history and ethics. While the linking of these dimensions is not a strict prerequisite for publication, it is highly encouraged. Historians are invited to address ethical dimensions within their historical context, while ethics researchers are requested to reflect on the historical developments and socio-political debates that inform current ethical issues.

Scope of Contributions

The journal is seeking original research for the following sections:

• Themed Section: Focused on “Narrating Nursing”.
• Open Section: For articles on various topics within nursing history and ethics.
• Forum & Lost and Found: Shorter articles on current debates or presentations of remarkable objects, texts, pictures, or films relevant to the field.

Submission Guidelines and Deadlines

The European Journal for Nursing History and Ethics publishes original research on European history and the reciprocal relationships between European and non-European societies. Publishing in this Open Access journal is free of charge.

• Deadline for Abstracts (max 500 words): June 30, 2026
• Deadline for Full Manuscripts: November 30, 2026

How to Apply: Please submit your abstract in English along with a short CV by the June 30 deadline to the following editors:

Prof. Dr. Geertje Boschma: Geertje.Boschma@ubc.ca

Prof. Dr. Karen Nolte: karen.nolte@histmed.uni-heidelberg.de

Hugo Schalkwijk: h.schalkwijk@venvn.nl