Inaugural Hildegard E. Peplau Memorial Lectureship
6:00 - 7:30 PM ET | Virtual + Newark, NJ
Honoring 70 Years of Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing at Rutgers
Featuring Dr. Kylie M. Smith, author of Talking Therapy: Knowledge and Power in American Psychiatric Nursing, presenting: Beyond Talking Therapy: The Work and Wisdom of Hildegard Peplau, a reflection on Peplau’s life, work and enduring legacy, followed by audience Q&A. Remarks will be given by Dr. Angela Starkweather, dean and professor.
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Event Details
Tuesday, November 20, 2026
Virtual
– 6 PM – 7:30 PM, lecture
In-Person
Ackerson Hall, 180 University Avenue, Newark, NJ 07102
– 5:15 PM, Hot food & networking
– 6 PM, Lecture
Visitor parking information.
Who Should Attend
This event is open to nurses, nurse practitioners, alumni, and students.
Continuing Education
Continuing education will be available for 1.5 hours credit.

In support of improving patient care, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Services is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education to the healthcare team.
Registration is required. Registration details will be available soon. Please check back for updates.
