Part 3: 2008 Mary Starke Harper Distinguished Lectureship - Gloria Smith, PhD, RN, FAAN

This Lectureship is named in honor of Mary Starke Harper, named a Living Legend by the American Academy of Nursing. The lectureship highlights the career of a nurse leader who has made significant contributions to the field of gerontology. The indelible wisdom and grace of these proven legends is an invaluable gift to our future leaders. Building on the strength of past leaders supports the promise within the next generation of nurses.

Gloria Smith is known for her exemplary leadership in both private and public domains in this country and abroad. The scope of her influence in nursing, health care, and health policy arenas transcends local, state, and national boundaries to encompass several foreign countries. Through her professional initiatives in both private and public sectors, Dr. Smith has forged a broad perspective on the meaning, significance, and essential characteristics of care, education, and research in nursing and health service systems.

Interviewed by Phyllis Beck Kritek, RN, PhD, FAAN

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Nonprofits & Activism

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• geriatric nursing
• leadership
• BAGNC
• AAN

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Fascinating account of nurse pioneers battling segregation in higher education.