Loretta Ford, EdD, PNP (1965) Milena Ohara · March 16, 2024 · LORETTA FORD, EdD, PNP (1965) Known as the “mother” of the nurse practitioner movement, co-founded the first nurse practitioner (NP) program focusing on illness prevention and health promotion. #WomensHistoryMonth #IWD2024 #WomensHistory #WomensDay #InternationalWomensDay