As protégées, colleagues and dear friends of Dr Susan Pembrey, it is with a great sadness that we tell you about Sue’s death after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease and depression. Sue, a vibrant and beautiful women, was one of the UK’s outstanding nursing leaders of the late 20th century. Her primary contributions included supporting the academic development of clinical nursing and the development of nursing practice through the strengthening of the ward sister’s leadership role, and pioneering a commitment to patient-centred hospital care.

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