I have read quite a bit about nursing theorists lately…just because. I know, it’s rather weird, but I feel compelled to dig deeper into nursing’s professional roots. Hildegard Peplau, one of nursing’s foremost leaders, died 13 years ago this Saturday. I must confess I learned of Peplau in nursing school, but I am really just now understanding her tenacious contribution to the profession via her life and mid-range nursing theory. The first nursing theorist publishing nearly 100 years after Florence Nightingale, she is a fascinating woman, nursing pioneer, and innovator. She inspired me so much, I developed my first ever Nursetopia infographic in her honor.
Let me know your thoughts. Who knows, maybe I’ll make a nursing theorist infographic series!
Carolynn Sears
September 20, 2012 4:53 pmAs one of Peplau’s nieces, I am always pleased to see her legacy to nursing recognized. She was remarkable: insightful and articulate. A lot is captured in the infographic!
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September 24, 2012 9:49 pmThanks so much, Carolynn. I am honored you visited the site. She is definitely an icon to me!
Marjorie L. Reppert
September 23, 2012 7:32 pmCongratulations on your first ever Nursetopia infographic on Nursing Theorist Rock Star Dr. Hildegard E. Peplau…LOVED the graphics and all the information about Hildegard that you where able to get onto one page. She would have been honored. BRAVO to you & YES continue with your nursing theorist nursetopia infographic project … add more! Aunt Hilda always inspired me. Niece Marjorie L. Reppert
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September 24, 2012 9:48 pmThanks so much for your kind words! What an honor to have you visit the site!