title: Kathleen Dracup, mentor extraordinaire.
abstract: This article describes events that illustrate why Dr Kathleen Dracup is an extraordinary mentor to students and colleagues. Her commitment to the advancement of her students and colleagues, her gentle but persistent encouragement to grow, and her generosity in providing pivotal opportunities are highlighted. Examples of her important contributions with students to cardiovascular research and successes enjoyed by students as a result of their relationships with Dr Dracup are presented.
authors.affiliation: Ohio State University, College of Nursing, Columbus, USA.
authors.forename: D K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Moser
mesh_terms: D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000266:history*; D005181:Faculty, Nursing / Q000266:history; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D008611:Mentors; D014481:United States