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for Imogene King
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Jacqueline Fawcett
December 24, 2022
Imogene's contributions to the advancement of nursology will live forever, for which I and many, many others are forever grateful.
Jose Santiago
February 26, 2014
You are an inspiration. Thanks for the contribution to the nursing profession.
john ramos
August 10, 2009
i am a nursing student. i didnt have interest about nurses and their theories but my C.I. told as to research theorists and you are one of those that i should research. after i read your story i realized how important your work is. i am truly thankful for the things you have done.
THANK YOU..
Farhana Macapanton
August 16, 2008
Ma'am Imogene King, your work really helped a lot of nursing students and I am eally thankful for the notes and works that you've made. May God bless you..
Anthony Pajares
August 11, 2008
I am not a nursing student, but when my friend ask me to search about the life of Dr. Imogene King, a Great Theorist. I was very much inspired. She sets as an example a what a true woman is in the field of nursing.
Julie Donalek
August 1, 2008
In the summer of 1962, I was an incredibly nervous student beginning her clinicals at Loyola University in Chicago. Dr. King was my clinical instructor. I remember her as warm and supportive. I have talked with her several times in the last few years at the Sigma Theta Tau meetings. She was a great woman. I was shocked to learn of her death. Julie Donalek, R.N., Ph.D., A.P.R.N.,B.C.
Beverly Whelton, PhD, MSN
February 29, 2008
Although this is much later than many entries, I still wanted to add my gratitude for the work and life of Imogene King. She served me as an inspiration and mentor in my scholarly endeavors.
Sr. Mary Jeremy Buckman, RSM
January 23, 2008
I knew Dr. Imogene King for over 50 years as a nursing instructor,nursing colleague and friend. She was loyal to her principles and generous with her time. Dr. King gave much to nursing
Barbara Stone
January 15, 2008
I didn't know Imogene very long. I am getting my BSN and our group chose her as our nursing theorist. When I called her out of the blue, she was so helpful and let us call her on speaker phone to talk to our class.I think the world lost a GREAT LADY with her passing. She made great strides in nursing.
Anne Peach
January 15, 2008
Dr. Imogene King was a great lady whose influence will continue for generations to come. I will fondly remember debating at the many FNA conventions, caucusing at ANA and visiting churches together at the different convention cities.
She was a woman devoted to God and her profession with a passion for pursuing knowledge and truth. She loved nursing as served as a mentor for many. Imogene was loved by so many and will be missed by all.
judy richter
January 14, 2008
I read with respect and awe the tributes to Dr. Imogene King. Like the rest of you, I am honored to have known her and to have had her in my life. I met her at the first Nursing Measurement Conference in Maryland in 1984. She introduced herself as Imogene, but it didn't take me long to figure out that she was a very important person (to the history of nursing!) She took me under her wing and we roomed together with Dr. Susan McMillan for another of the Measurement conferences. Later, when I was teaching Nursing Theory at the University of Northern Colorado, she gratiously provided a telephone interview(yearly!) with my students. This occured for about 8 years! The students were so grateful for the opportunity to speak with a living legend. I hope that her family and friends take comfort in knowing that she lived a full life and touched so many!
Judy Richter RN PhD
Professor Emerita
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley Colorado
Kathleen Jones
January 14, 2008
Imogene was a great friend and educator. Her love of nursing and of nurturing nurses was legendary. She will be missed but not forgotten as her work has made a difference that has changed the face of professional nursing.
Clarann Weinert
January 14, 2008
Her leadership in nursing was a true gift to the profession and to all professional nurses.
Elissa Brown
January 13, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Imogene's family and friends. I am grateful that I got to know her, mostly through ANA. She and Chris and I often worked together at the House of Delegates on issues about which we seemed to share the same passion--nursing, caring, ethics...what wonderful memories of support--along with humor and humanness--from Imogene. This great woman and leader will be truly missed and remembered!
Jonnie Hamilton
January 13, 2008
Imogene King a nursing pioneer will be greatly missed by all
Maureen Shekleton
January 13, 2008
Dr. King's legacy to nursing is immense but I will always remember her kindness as a person. She took me under her wing when I was a young nurse who had just moved to Chicago and was embarking on my career. She offered advice and counsel and was a mentor to me as I served as a first time delegate to INA & ANA. She will be missed by many! My condolences to her family.
Christina Sieloff
January 12, 2008
Imogene was a mentor for me from 1986 when I met with her in her office about my ideas. Since that time, she provided me support for both my work and my ideas. I cannot say enough about her generous support and encouragement. I also will always value her willingness to do the same for any nursing student. She will be greatly missed, and it is important that nurses continue to build nursing knowledge from her work. She would expect no less of us.
Janet Rodriguez
January 11, 2008
I did not know Dr King, but in my School of Nursing we taught her theory as one of the best in the nursing profession. I will miss her but always will keep in mind her great and many contribution to nursing. She will always be remember as one of the greatest in advancing the profession of nursing
Mary Poe
January 10, 2008
Dr. King will be greatly missed!
I have worked personally with Dr. King while working on the St. Pete USF Campus College of Nursing and found her to be delightful, interesting, informative, and exciting. She would talk of her career, travel, accomplishments, and family. She is a great person! I will miss her.
Liz Dietz, EdD, RN, CS-NP
January 10, 2008
I personally will miss Imogene, she was so down to earth - made theory come to life - she reached out to us as we ran for ANA office, submitted grants, answered our questions and provided guidance and humor to all of us. Her flashy Florida clothes made her easy to talk to and a real friend to all. She was a special mentor to me and I will miss her very much.
Dr Tom Stenvig
January 10, 2008
Imogene was a wonderful friend and mentor for many years. She was truly a pioneer in so many ways not only for her work in advancing a theory but in showing by example how nurses can be a positive force in society. Like so many others I shall miss her dearly. My condolences go out to friends and family as we mourn her passing.
Michele Sroka-Wolf
January 10, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Dr. King. She has truly been an inspiration to me and many of my collegues.
Sincerely,
Michele Wolf, RN, BSN, FNP-student Univ. of Tampa
Sherri Hoag
January 10, 2008
Dr. King's work was the first nursing theory I was able to connect to in my undergraduate and graduate work. I remember even conversing through email with Dr. King just a few years ago and thinking "Wow, I am corresponding with a legend". I feel blessed to have had that contact with her and I feel my work as a nurse has been the result of the foundation Dr. King gave to the Nursing Profession. God Bless her, she lives on in all our hearts and the work of millions of nurses!
Megi Marsters-Garrison, ARNP-C
January 10, 2008
Dr. King's legacy will always be her wonderful influence on nursing. I feel fortunate to have met her and attended her lectures. We have lost a great person. My prayers are with her family at this time.
Cary Burcham, RN
January 8, 2008
Nursing has lost a wonderful person. You will be missed.
Mandy Christy
January 8, 2008
Thank you for the legacy you left our profession -- both academically and personally!
John Paschal
January 8, 2008
What an honor and privilege it was to meet Dr. King at the Star Conference in San Antonio a couple years ago. I remember how people gathered around her each day - I could not help every now and then feeling a bit of awe knowing she was an original nursing theorist - I know I was not the only one with these feelings. What was more impressive to me was her bearing and demeanor. She was very genuine and had a sense of inquisitiveness about the conference and nursing in general that continued to inspire and motivate.
Dr. King's passion and energy will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers to her family and friends at this time.
Esther Byrne Coker
January 8, 2008
The world of Nursing is saddened by our most recent loss. Nurses at Centenary Hospital in Scarborough, Ontario were fortunate to have had Dr. King guide us as we implemented her conceptual framework. We have such fond memories of her visits here and our visits to Florida, and her encouraging us to share our stories with others. We'll most vividly remember her lively spirit that made "Dr. King, the theorist" so very "real" to those of us whose practice she influenced. While no longer a living legend, Imogene's light will continue to shine in those whom she has touched throughout her illustrious career.
Kathy Ennen
January 7, 2008
Every nurse and our nursing profession has lost a valued friend and mentor. I will treasure my memories of standing with her at the ANA-HOD microphone and "talking" nursing. In addition, I will remember her kindnesses to me as PhD student studying and presenting her theory. We have been blessed to have had Dr. King among us. She and her family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Anne Thorne-Picard
January 7, 2008
The Lord has prepared a place for you, and I know Imogene is resting in the place he has prepared for her. She has left a world of knowledge for future generations of nurses. We will carry her knowledge on.
Anne Thorne-Picard
January 7, 2008
The Lord has prepared a place for you, and I know Imogene is resting in the place he has prepared for her. She has left a world of knowledge for future generations of nurses. We will carry her knowledge.
Judy Geyer Ahlquist
January 7, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Dr. King. She was a great nursing leader and a wonderful woman. She will be missed by all.
Dr. Barbara Blake
January 5, 2008
Dr. King was a great individual and someone who moved the nursing profession forward. I had the privilege of having Dr. King as an instructor in my master's program and she served on my thesis committee. Dr. King was one of the most fascinating people I have ever interacted with and she influenced the trajectory of my nursing career. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Lois W. Lowry
January 5, 2008
Dr. King was one of nursing's finest leaders. Her clear thinking, indomitable spirit and enthusiasm for life permeated her entire being. Her contributions to the profession of nursing will long be remembered. I was grateful for the opportunities to learn from her. I will miss her. Blessings and comfort to her family.
Lee Abramo, MSN, RN
January 4, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes to the family and friends of Dr. King. She has tremendously enriched and advanced the nursing profession through her dedication and visionary thoughts. God bless. Rest in peace.
Alice Vautier
January 4, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Carrie Lenburg
January 4, 2008
I am saddened by the parting of Imogene. We were long time colleagues who respected each others contributions. We often had conversations in airports waiting for flights to or from professional meetings. She was a wonderful person and a great asset to nursing.
Carrie B. Lenburg, EdD, FAAN
Christine Cole
January 4, 2008
Dr. King has been an inspiration to all of us. She will be sorely missed. My condolences to her family.
Lori Ann Dennison
January 4, 2008
Nursing is mourning the loss of a great advocate. God Bless your family.
Annita Frazier RN, MSN
January 4, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ellen Drummond
January 4, 2008
My sympathy to the family and friends of Dr. King. She made many contributions to the nursing profession. She will be missed.
Maureen Creegan, Ed.D., RN
January 4, 2008
Prayers, condolences and deep regret at the passing of a great woman, scholar, and nurse. May the memory of her wonderful work remain among us and be of consolation to all of us.
Sherry Shepard RN
January 4, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dr. Kings family during their time of loss. Dr. King will be greatly missed as she was a great influence and example to the nursing profession. Our staff would like to publicly Thank her for all of her efforts to improve our profession.
Sr. Callista Roy
January 4, 2008
My sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Imogene King. She was truly a great woman who contributed immensely to nursing as a knowledge-based profession. Imogene was a clear thinker, committed professional, and a person of integrity whom I knew as friend. I will miss her very much.
Candi Jones
January 4, 2008
I had the honor and privilege of having Dr. King as an instructor in both my undergraduate and graduate programs. She was a shining example for me and a reminder to never give up on your dreams. I give thanks to God for sending her as a gift to mankind, and to her family for sharing her gift with us.
Dianne J Koski, RN/MA
January 4, 2008
As a proud alumna of Teachers College and member of NEAA I salute the illustrious accomplishments of Dr. King. Her lifelong pursuit of excellence in advancing the cause of Professional Nursing is a model worthy of emulating.
Dr Mary Kathleen Ebener
January 4, 2008
I extend sympathies to Imogene's family and friends. Her insight, her wit and her energy inspired all of us in FNA, and left a lasting impression on nursing students around the world. Thank you Imogene.
Elaine Moorman, DHSc, ARNP
January 3, 2008
My sympathy to the family of Dr. King. The nursing profession has lost a great leader.
Daniel Suarez
January 3, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Patricia Pierce, PhD, ARNP, FAAN
January 3, 2008
Dr. Imogene King was a catalyst for molding the professional image of nursing. She gave freely of her knowledge and time and students loved it when she came to class to "mix it up" with them. She will be missed. My sympathy to Dr. King's family.
Darlene Fritsma
January 3, 2008
To Imogene's family and nursing colleagues: We were blessed to have Imogene with us in Florida, to guide and share with us not only her nursing philosophy but also encouraging, kind words whenever we met. She gave so much to the profession of nursing. We will carry the memory of her for years to come. My prayers will be with Imogene's family and close friends at this time. You all have my sympathy.
Dr. Rita Schreiber
January 3, 2008
It is a sad day. Dr. King left her mark on all those whose lives she touched, however briefly. Nurses who worked at Centenary Hospital in Scarborough, Ontario, where she visited, remember how easily she mixed with all the nursing staff, exchanging stories and (of course) talking theory. Many of us remember fondly some of the off-hand comments she made, and took them to heart.
We are all enriched for having had Dr. King among us. She leaves us all the wiser, bless her!
diana newman
January 3, 2008
In fond memeory of a nursing leader who helped us develop nursing science in word and deed.
Karen Ward
January 3, 2008
What a loss to nursing - a true legend who kept her feet on the ground while demonstrating what a visionary looked like. I'll never forget my first meeting with Imogene - not "Dr. King" - but "Hi, I'm Imogene"! I was so impressed that I was going to be working with a celebrity on the Sigma Theta Tau convention in Tampa - but so much more impressive was her humanness, the personal interest she took in nurses at all points in their careers, and her willingness to give of herself to individuals and to the profession. She will be greatly missed. Hopefully those of us lucky enough to know her can continue, in some measure, to model nursing as she lived it.
Deborah Weaver
January 2, 2008
What a great loss to all and yet what a legacy she left for us! I pray she is at peace and guiding us through her work that remains.
Janet DuBois
January 2, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Imogene's family. She will be missed by all who knew her, both personally and through her outstanding contributions to Nursing. She was truly a pioneer and helped to bring scholarship and knowledge to her beloved profession. Personally, Imogene was a wonderful friend and was so supportive of me, as she was with so many others. I'll never forget her many kindness' and words of wisdom when I became president of Delta Beta Chapter at Large. She encouraged me every step of the way.
May we all find peace and comfort in the fact that she is with our Lord and Savior, watching over us now.
Dr Elizabeth Andal APRN-BC CNS FAAN
January 2, 2008
Dr. Imogine King's work truly advanced nursing science through theory-based research. She is a great legend. Her legacy will live on in hearts and minds of all nurses.
Dr Elizabeth Andal
January 2, 2008
Dr. Imogine King's work truly advanced nursing science through theory-based research. She is a great legend. Her legacy will live on in hearts and minds of all nurses.
Danielle Kranis
January 2, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Patricia Gorzka, PhD, ARNP, FAANP
January 2, 2008
While I mourn our loss, I celebrate the life of Dr. King whose gifts to nursing are unparalled. She challenged nurses to think, to grow and to raise nursing to ever higher levels of practice. The honor and gift of her friendship will be forever cherished by me.
Dr. Elaine Graf, RN
January 2, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. She has given so many nurses a clearer vision of what it means to be a professional nurse. Her work and vision will continue to inspire nurses throughout the ages. She is truly one of the professions few "sages". She will be missed but will live on through her great works.
Maurita Soukup, RN, MSN, PhD
January 2, 2008
Dr. King's contributions in our sacred profession of nursing are significant. It was a privilege to come to know her through her writings, lectures and profound presence in the lives of colleagues, including me. In gratitude, prayer, and care ~
Sharon Puckett
January 2, 2008
A great leader in the field of nursing will be greatly missed.
Donna Henry
January 1, 2008
Dr. King has been a visionary in nursing. I have a transcript of one of her wonderful lectures. The pages are yellow and faded, but the words are as alive today as they were the day she spoke. Blessings on a beautiful life.
Michelle Offutt
January 1, 2008
I am so very fortunate in that I had the experience of hearing Dr. King speak on several occasions. She always remained available, approachable, and interested in nurses - not only the "big names" but even just your average nursing student.
Nursing has suffered an irreplaceable loss, but Dr. King has provided a powerful legacy that will live forever.
Laura Spinelli
December 31, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with Ms. King's family at this time. She will surely be missed.
Kathrine Kolanko
December 31, 2007
My sympathy to the family and friends of Dr. King. You are in my prayers at this time. God bless.
Robin L. Davitt
December 31, 2007
Both my mother and I mourn the loss of Dr. King. I was so privileged to have been one of her students in the USF College of Nursing graduate program many years ago. She and her legacy will live forever in the Profession of Nursing. Thank you, Dr. King. God Bless and Rest in Eternal Peace.
Dr. Thelma Stich
December 31, 2007
A great loss to the Nursing Community.
Barbara Krainovich-Miller
December 31, 2007
My deepest sympathy to Imogene's family and close friends. She was a nurse theorist for the practicing nurse- a nursing leader who will be remebered by all.
Barbara Krainovich-Miller EdD, APRN,BC, ANEF
NYU College of Nursing
Jean Aertker
December 31, 2007
To my teacher, my mentor and my friend, Imogene, I will miss you. My sincere condolences to your family, Donna, Jim & Susan, and Carol. We can be assured this Christmas season, Our God has chosen another Angel in Heaven for us. Imogene's faith was strong and her love for her family, for nursing and for nurses worldwide was evident. I'll remember your joyful laugh, your great wit and your kindness. I'll miss our long chats, golfing and celebrating mass together. May you now enjoy enternal peace.
Linda Kucher
December 31, 2007
Nursing has lost a great person but her influence will remain as her legacy. My prayers are with the family at this time.
Kathy J. Payne, RN, BSN, MAT
December 31, 2007
My sympathy goes to Dr. King's family and friends. She will be sadly missed. Truely a great inspiration to all nurses. Thank you Dr. King...
Betsy Frank
December 30, 2007
I have had several occasions to meet Dr. King. She was a scholar and wonderful role model. She will be greatly missed!
Dr. Roger Green
December 30, 2007
Dr. King will be missed greatly. Her contributions to the field of nursing are remarkable. She was a wonderful person, friend and mentor to so many of us.
She was a very strong support for men in the field of nursing.
I will miss Dr. King greatly.
Drs. James and Jeannette Sasmor
December 29, 2007
Our sincerest sympathy on their loss to the family of Dr. Imogene King.We have had Imogene in our lives for more than 25 years. Although we were separated by miles, we tried to keep in touch. We last were in her company in Scottsdale Arizona on the occasion of her induction as a Living Legend by the American Academy of Nursing. She was one of a kind whose legacy in nursing can not be measured. We will miss her greatly.
Helen
December 28, 2007
To Imogene's family...Aside from Imogene’s successful reign in academia, I would like to touch on the Imogene I’ll remember. Although I only had the privilege of knowing her for about 13 years, I recognized early on that Imogene was Imogene...a fiercely independent, headstrong woman who knew what she wanted and nothing would stop her. Yes, she had a little ego, but good grief look at what she accomplished!! And, remember, I’m not speaking of her academic background. She moved to Florida so she could golf every day! How lucky we were for that move. She helped take care of her beloved elderly sister, she fed her hungry neighbors and friends, she gave encouragement when she knew it was needed, she gave criticism when it was not needed! She made us think out of the box and achieve what we thought we could not achieve. I will miss her great tuna sandwiches on croissants, her words of encouragement and her go get ‘em attitude. Her smile and little laughter will live on forever.
Pat Quigley
December 28, 2007
Dr. Imogene King now has the greatest gifts of all, Everlasting Love and Life. We can only imagine the scope of her influence and life around the world-for all of nursing.
May we all remember the light that Imogene shined on us with her smile, laughter, knowledge, and passion for each day. We all shared in our love for her. Combining religion and science through nursing, her inspired voice was never weak - but strong with passion and conviction. For Imogene, a devote Catholic and stellar theoretician, she believed that through Christ all solace, welfare, and protection came from.
Imogene is forever in our hearts and memories as we celebrate her life, one among legends.
Pat Quigley and Tristam Lynch
BOB & AL Pietsch & Pagels
December 28, 2007
Our Deepest Sympathy to the family of Dr King. We are friends who resided in the same condo in Wood Dale Il.
Ronald & Katherine Rossi
December 28, 2007
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Imogene King's family. We have been Ambassador neighbors of Imogene for 16 years and have had the pleasure of her company and pleasant conversations during that time. She loved her golf and, many times, we compared our scores and experiences, both good and bad. We were also a co-parishoner of St. John Vianney's Church with her and we sincerely regret we will be unable to attend the memorial service as we will be in New York on that date. We will however be with you in spirit and will remember her in our prayers. May she rest in peace.
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