Award-Winning History and Research

"History records our humanity, heals ignorance, guides identity development, and inspires compassion."
 
~ Dr. Martha Libster ~

 Dr. Martha, a passionate motivational speaker, excites nurses about their professional identity and strengths through her award-winning historical research.

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KINDNESS AS THE REMEDY OF REMEDIES:

A History of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

2005 Lavinia Dock Award
from the American Association History of Nursing 

Inspirational Stories of the Founders of
American Nursing, Pharmacy, and Healthcare Reform!

Focus of Dr. Martha's Histories:

• Nursing (America and Europe)

• Culture

• 19th Century Women

• American Healthcare Reform

• Religious Communities

• Botanical and Traditional Healing

• Triangulated Case Study

• Feminist history

• Oral history

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What Dr. Martha says about the nature of historical research

• All research begins with an historical question.

• We gain insight when considering the context for human endeavor.

• History is the science of data over time.

• Understanding patterns of human behavior can be comforting and healing. 

• People's memories of the past are fascinating!

• Exploring history is a deeply spiritual experience.

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