Distinguished Nurse Theorists-DVD

The Distinguished Nurse Theorists DVD contains a series of video interviews recording the life experiences and professional perspectives of renowned nurses.

This series focuses on eminent nurses whose strong leadership has helped shape the nursing practice and science into a significant force for improving health care. The programs are unique sources of inspiration for women and men in developing their careers as well as valuable teaching aids and historical resources.

Mabel Keaton Staupers, RN (1977 interview - length 59 min), Past Executive Director of the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses (1890-1989). Introduction by Nell Watts, RN, MS, FAAN, Chief Executive Officer, Sigma Theta Tau International (1973-1993)

Interview by Anna L.B. Coles, RN, PhD, Howard University

Lucile Petry Leone, RN, MA (1977 interview - length 50 min), Former Assistant Surgeon General, Former Chief Nurse Officer, U.S. Public Health Service (1902-1999). Introduction by Nell J. Watts, RN, MS, FAAN, Chief Executive Officer, Sigma Theta Tau International (1973-1993)

Interviewed by Ruth Hepler, RN, PhD, past president of Sigma Theta Tau International (1971-1974)

Virginia Henderson, RN, MA (1978 interview - length 60 min) (1897-1996) Introduction by Nell Watts, RN, MS, FAAN, Chief Executive Officer, Sigma Theta Tau International (1973-1993)

Ruth B. Freeman, RN, EdD (1979 interview - length 60 min) (1906-1984) Introduction by Nell Watts, RN, MS, FAAN, Chief Executive Officer, Sigma Theta Tau International (1973-1993)

Interview by Susan Sparks, RN, PhD, FAAN (currently, National Library of Medicine Extramural Programs)

Dorothy M. Smith, RN, EdM (1979 interview - length 60 min), Dean Emeritus of the University of Florida School of Nursing (1913-1997) Introduction by Nell Watts, RN, MS, FAAN, Chief Executive Officer, Sigma Theta Tau International (1973-1993)

Interview by Linda Aiken, PhD, FAAN, FRCN

Martha E. Rogers, RN, MPH, ScD (1979 interview - length 57 min), Professor Emeritus, Division of Nursing, New York University (1914-1994) Introduction by Sr Rosemary Donley SC, PhD, APRN, Catholic University

Interview by Helen M. Ference (3rd Vice President of Sigma Theta Tau International - 1983-1985)

Please note that this product comes in DVD format and can only be played on a computer that is capable of handling multimedia DVDs. This product cannot be played on a standard household DVD player.