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Advocating for professional role clarity since 1976.
The story and legacy of Dr. Maria W. O'Rourke, her influence on professional nursing practice, and her passion for a better future of nursing.
Part One
Leadership Starts Early
Maria W. O'Rourke
1946
Part Two
Inspire and motivate your nurses with a renowned speaker.
"Dr. Maria O'Rourke gave a stunning keynote that inspired and challenged." - Afaf I. Meleis, PhD, DrPS(hon), FAAN, LL
Professor of Nursing and Dean Emerita, Penn State University
"Dr. Maria O’Rourke continues to clarify, articulate, & advocate for nursing as a theory-research-practice profession! - Lin Zhan, PhD, RN, FAAN Dean of Nursing, UCLA
"Dr. Maria O'Rourke is a gift to professional nursing. She continues to provide a beacon for others to follow! Her words and passionate commitment to my profession provided guiding principles for me in my work from the time I first heard her speak" - Melinda Beswick, Lecturer, UCLA
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