Prof Serara Kupe-Mogwe's contribution to nursing in Botswana
Friday, April 09, 2021
Departed icon: Prof Serara Segarona Kupe-Mogwe PIC: Courtesy of BWGovernment Facebook
Thus it is fitting and proper that tribute be paid to a nursing icon of our time, Professor Serara Segarona Kupe-Mogwe, for her tremendous contribution to development of the nursing profession in Botswana and internationally. Her illustrious career includes the distinction of serving as Botswana’s first Chief Nursing Officer, a role that enabled her to become the impresario of the nursing profession in Botswana. The contributions of Professor Kupe-Mogwe to nursing, her distinguished national and international acknowledgments, her professional journey, and the challenges she overcame are presented in the section below.
Contributions to Nursing
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