Professor Serara Kupe-Mogwe’s contribution to development of the nursing profession in Botswana

Abstract

Background: The aim of this communication is to pay tribute to a nursing pioneer of our time, Professor Serara Kupe-Mogwe, for her outstanding contribution to development of the nursing profession in Botswana. I pay this tribute in response to the World Health Organization’s declaration of 2020 as the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. Methods: Data supporting this manuscript were obtained through Internet searches, local newspapers, and interviews with those who knew her. Results: Kupe-Mogwe’s contributions to nursing in Botswana are presented. Conclusion: The legacy she has left is celebrated and should be remembered. Implications for Nursing and/or Health policy: The findings have implications for nursing education, nursing leadership, and acknowledgment of women and their contribution.