June Werner

June Werner
RN, MN, MSN, CNAA
August, 2010
Born
Elizabeth June Travers

(1924-04-03)April 3, 1924
DiedMay 18, 2015(2015-05-18) (aged 91)
CitizenshipUSA
EducationSt. Xavier College, Chicago;
Syracuse University;
Columbia Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing
Occupation(s)1971–1990 Chair of the Department of Nursing at Evanston Hospital Corp., Evanston, Illinois
Years active1945–2015
EmployerEvanston Hospital Corp.
OrganizationDepartment of Nursing
Known forPrimary nursing, mentorship, leadership, change management, role model
SpouseOswald Werner

Elizabeth June Werner (née Travers; April 3, 1924 – May 18, 2015) was an American nursing executive and educator. She was chair of the department of nursing for 19 years at Evanston Hospital, Illinois, and retired in 1990 as chairperson emerita. During this period she launched the nation's first primary nursing model, transforming the relationship between patients and their caregivers. She also formalized mentoring and professionalized the nursing staff.