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Honoring Dr. Loretta Ford

The Nurse Practitioner Association of the District of Columbia

Good evening,

The Nurse Practitioner Association of the District of Columbia joins the AANP and the nursing community to mourn the passing of Dr. Loretta Ford on January 22nd 2025. "Dr. Loretta C. Ford, EdD, RN, PNP, FAAN, FAANP. Ford, an internationally acclaimed nurse, innovator, educator and author, passed away on Jan. 22, at her home in Florida. She was 104 years old. Her legacy in co-founding the NP role in 1965 has left an indelible mark on the world, improving health care delivery and accessibility for patients globally." 

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