Dr.Ildaura Murillo-Rohde

Dr. Ildaura Murillo-Rohde was the first Hispanic nurse to earn a Ph.D. and Dean of the NYU School of Nursing. She was an expert in psychotherapy and served as a professor at the State University of New York and Dean of the nursing school. She held a fellowship from the American Academy of Nursing and was a UNICEF representative and a WHO consultant in Guatemala.

Hispanic nurse dr. ildaura murillo-rohde

A Panamanian nurse, professor, and organizational administrator, Dr. Ildaura Murillo-Rohde made a lasting impact on the nursing profession. She helped establish the National Association of Hispanic Nurses in 1975. In addition to nursing, she was also an accomplished tennis instructor, tennis player, and professor. Although her professional career spanned many fields, her dedication to the field made her an icon in the nursing field.

Today, Google is honoring Dr. Ildaura Murillo-Rohde, a pioneering Hispanic nurse, with a special Google Doodle. Murillo was born in Panama and immigrated to the United States in 1945. Her contributions have been recognized by many organizations, including the World Health Organization. Google thanks Loris Lora for creating the Doodle and for promoting Dr. Ildaura Murillo-Rohde’s legacy.

First Hispanic nurse to receive Ph.D.

Dr. Ildaura Murillo-Rohde is the first Hispanic nurse to receive a Ph.D. in nursing from New York University. Born in Panama, Murillo-Rohde immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 25. She devoted her life to improving the quality of healthcare for underrepresented groups. She later served as the first Hispanic associate dean at the University of Washington, and she also founded the National Association of Hispanic Nurses.

Dr. Rohde’s success and contributions to nursing education have led to numerous awards and honors. She is editor-in-chief of Hispanic Health Care International, the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN). She is a member of the Council of Business Advisors of the NAHN. She is also a fellow of the Academy of Medicine. She currently serves on a subcommittee for the American Diabetes Association. She also serves as 1st Vice Chair of the Community Advisory Board of Metropolitan Hospital Center.

First Hispanic Dean at NYU School of Nursing

The First Hispanic Dean at NYU School Of Nursing is Ildaura Murillo-Rohde. Born in Panama, she moved to the United States in her late teens and was inspired to become a nurse after discovering there were few Hispanic nurses in the U.S. She founded the National Association of Hispanic Nurses and later became its first president. She was named a Living Legend by the American Academy of Nursing. Sadly, she passed away on September 5, 2010, in her native Panama.

The Google Doodle honors Dr. Murillo-Rohde, the first Hispanic nurse to achieve a Ph.D. She was born in Panama on September 6, 1920, and raised by health care providers. She devoted her life to serving the Hispanic community. She is remembered with honor during National Hispanic Heritage Month. The honor was especially meaningful given that she died on Sept. 6, 1920.

Teaching career

Born in Panama, Dr. Ildaura Murillo-Rohde received her undergraduate and graduate degrees in education and nursing. She was the first Hispanic nurse to earn a PhD from New York University. Murillo-Rohde influenced nursing education by emphasizing cultural awareness. Her research also focused on the role of the family in the health of children, adolescents, and adults.

Originally from Panama, Murillo-Rohde immigrated to the United States in 1945 and pursued her passion for nursing. She earned her nursing diploma in 1948 and later her master’s degree in teaching at Columbia University. She also obtained a MEd in instructional arrangement development and tutoring at Columbia. Murillo-Rohde’s teaching career spanned many fields and she was also the first Hispanic nurse to obtain a Ph.D. from New York University.

Life-giving treatment to Hispanics

Today, the United States celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. And Google has joined in the celebration by launching a Doodle dedicated to Dr. Ildaura Murillo-Rohde. She was the first Hispanic Dean of Nursing at New York University and a consultant to the World Health Organization and United Nations Children’s Fund. In 1994, she was named a living legend by the American Academy of Nursing. Unfortunately, she passed away the day before her 90th birthday.

In addition to offering life-giving treatment to Hispanics, Dr. Ildaura Murillo-Rohde was a prolific author. She authored numerous scientific papers and books on the Hispanic experience. Her research was published in such publications as The Addict as an Inpatient in 1963 and Family Life Among Mainland Puerto Ricans in New York City Slums in 1976. She also contributed to the field of mental health by co-authoring Cultural Perspectives in Family Therapy in 1983 and Chicano Aging and Mental Health in 1985.