In Memoriam (1942-2019)

Mona Counts, PhD, CRNP, FNAP, FAANP, was the Elouise Ross Eberly Professor at the Penn State University, School of Nursing. Dr. Counts had been instrumental in the development of NP curricula across the country from 1970 and had helped build and change curriculum over time.

In addition, Dr. Counts developed one of the first NP run rural practices. Over the years Dr. Counts has paved the way for independent practice with regard to reimbursement issues and served as a role model for faculty practice.