Tribute to Imogene King.

摘要

It is with a spirit of gratitude and pride that we remember in this issue the life and work of Imogene King, EdD, RN, FAAN, who died on Christmas Eve, 2007. Dr. King received her diploma in nursing from St. John's Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1945 and her bachelor and master of science degrees in nursing from Saint Louis University in 1948 and 1957, respectively. In 1961, she graduated with a doctor of education degree from the Teachers College of Columbia University, and in 1980, she received an honorary doctor of philosophy degree from Southern. Illinois University. In 1996, Dr. King received the American Nurses Association (ANA)Jessie M. Scott Award for her contributions to demonstrating the interrelationships among nursing practice, education, and research. In 2004, Dr. King was inducted into the ANA Hall of Fame.