Anne Boykin

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Anne Boykin is a pioneering figure in nursing theory, best known for co-developing the influential Nursing as Caring model, which redefines nursing as a discipline rooted in the relational, moral, and ontological dimensions of caring. Her work bridges nursing science with value-sensitive design, most notably in her highly cited 2019 paper "Engaging Robots as Nursing Partners in Caring," which explores how artificial intelligence and robotic technologies can be ethically integrated into care settings without compromising the human essence of nursing. This forward-thinking contribution, garnering 22 citations, positions Boykin as a visionary who anticipates the future of healthcare technology through a caring lens. She also co-authored guiding principles for transforming nursing curricula by embedding technology as an expression of caring, a work that, though less cited, reflects her enduring commitment to education. Boykin’s scholarship has shaped nursing philosophy, practice, and pedagogy, inspiring generations of nurses to view caring as both a professional imperative and a transformative force in patient outcomes. Her legacy continues to influence discourse on compassionate, human-centered healthcare innovation.