This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track is part two of two celebrating the life of Luther Christman. The podcast continues to explore Dr. Christman's significant contributions to nursing, focusing on his advocacy for increasing diversity in the profession and raising educational standards. Dr. Christman promoted the idea that nursing faculty should have joint responsibilities in both academia and clinical practice, a concept he developed as dean of Rush University College of Nursing. He also championed the clinical nurse specialist role to enhance bedside care and primary nursing. Despite being viewed as an educational maverick, Dr. Christman remained a steadfast advocate for advancing the profession through diversity, knowledge, and adaptation to new technologies.

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