title: Ira P. Gunn: educator, advocate, legend.
abstract: This column examines the contributions of nurse anesthetist Ira P. Gunn, CRNA, MLN, FAAN (1927-2011), widely recognized as a visionary and tireless advocate for the profession of nurse anesthesia. Her contributions to nurse anesthesia practice, research, education, publication, consultation, credentialing, and government relations have significantly contributed to the preservation and advancement of nursing and nurse anesthesia.
authors.affiliation: East Carolina University College of Nursing, Greenville, NC, USA.
authors.forename: Maura S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: McAuliffe
authors.forename: Faan Kathy J
authors.initials: FK
authors.lastname: Koch
mesh_terms: D000068:Accreditation / Q000266:history; D001363:Awards and Prizes; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000266:history*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D007349:Insurance, Health, Reimbursement / Q000266:history; D008888:Military Nursing / Q000266:history*; D009719:Nurse Anesthetists / Q000193:education / Q000266:history* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014481:United States