MNRS Founder - Sad News to Report
 I am extremely saddened to announce the death of Beverly J. McElmurry,
EdD, RN, FAAN who passed away on May 14, 2010. Dr.
McElmurry was a visionary leader regarding the need for collaboration
among nurse scientists, mentoring the next generation of scholars,
and disseminating research findings. Her pioneering efforts in
the mid 1970's with the conduct of several funded projects served as
the catalyst for the establishment of MNRS. She was the second
MNRS President (1981-1983), received the MNRS Senior Researcher Award
in 1987, and was honored in 2001 with the Distinguished Service
Award.
Dr. McElmurry was Professor and Associate
Dean, UIC CON Global Health Leadership Office at the University of
Illinois (UIC) College of Nursing. She served as Director for
the UIC CON World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for
International Nursing Development in Primary Care, was the Program
Director for the UIC Minority International Research Training
Program, and directed the College's Primary Health Care Research
Training Program from 1996 to 2006. She was Co-Director of the
UIC AIDS International Training and Research Program focused on
Chile, Indonesia, Malawi, and China. She also assisted
investigators with HIV/AIDS reduction programs in other countries as
well. Locally, she served as Director of the Chicago Health
Corps and UIC VISTA programs (AmeriCorps initiatives) and implemented
primary health care in urban communities through nurse-led
collaborative teams working with residents and lay health
advocates.
Over the years, she has had a global impact on the
promotion of nursing and the provision of health care to at-risk
populations through her advising of over 200 international scholars,
many who have gone on to hold key leadership roles in nursing and
health in their countries.
I know you will join me in offering her family our sincerest
condolences during this sad time.
In recognition of Dr. McElmurry's many contributions to
MNRS, donations in her memory may be made to the MNRS Foundation via
the website
or by check payable to the MNRS Foundation.
Jean Wyman, PhD, RN, FAAN
MNRS President
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