Yvonne L. Munn Center for Nursing Research

Yvonne L. Munn, RN, MSN
MGH Associate General Director | Director of Nursing 1984-1993

Throughout her long and distinguished career, Yvonne L. Munn, RN, MSN promoted patient-focused, evidence-driven, and research-based practice. Her commitment to collaborative practice and skill as a consensus builder enabled Munn to influence the practice of nursing and patient care services in the institutions with which she was affiliated. Her legacy of leadership during her tenure at the Massachusetts General Hospital from 1984 to 1993 positioned the Department of Nursing to achieve the success it enjoys today.

The Yvonne L. Munn Center for Nursing Research was established to build upon existing research initiatives including the annual lecture and awards program, doctoral nurse forum, the Norman Knight visiting professor program, and post-doctoral fellowships. The Munn Center serves as the platform for building a nursing research program that is clinically focused and advances the work of nurses. By providing opportunities to challenge current thinking and identifying new ways to shape and influence professional standards, patient care is enhanced, and opportunities to promote health through clinical inquiry are advanced.