Remembering the deep friendship between professor Judith Johnson and the nursing team of Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital

Since 2008, Professor Judith Johnson has nurtured a profound friendship with the nursing team of Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital (TMUCIH). Over the years, she visited our hospital four times, delivering impactful training sessions and lectures on cancer patient health education, survivorship care, and scientific paper writing. Her contributions significantly elevated the quality and standards of our cancer nursing. Professor Johnson's warm demeanor, sharp intellect, and selfless dedication to nursing have left a lasting impression on us all. We were deeply saddened to learn of Professor Johnson's passing, and we offer this tribute to honor her memory and the profound friendship she shared with our nursing team. In April 2008, Professor Johnson visited our hospital for the first time. She engaged in in-depth discussions with the vice president and the directors of nursing department about the development of our oncology nursing team and the future direction of our nursing discipline, providing invaluable guidance and suggestions. During this visit, Professor Johnson toured several clinical nursing units and held extensive discussions with our oncology nursing staff on cancer patient care and health education. Her arrival was like a breath of fresh air, bringing new ideas and approaches to our nursing work. From then on, our friendship with Professor Johnson began.Tabled 1First visit to TJMUCIH (photo with the vice president and the directors of nursing department) April 2008Discussion Forum with nurses April 2008Visit Inpatient Wards April 2008Visit Inpatient Wards April 2008Photo with head nurse Qi Wang April 2008 Open table in a new tab In April 2012, after 4 years of her first visit, we were privileged to invite Professor Judith Johnson to our hospital for a six-week cancer patient education training program. Professor Johnson introduced the "I Can Cope" cancer patient education program to China for the first time and trained our hospital's first batch of cancer patient education nurses. During this period, she also provided invaluable advice and guidance on inpatient nursing of our hospital. Additionally, Professor Johnson joined our nurses in celebrating a memorable Mother's Day and International Nurses Day on 12th May, spent an unforgettable time together.Tabled 1Patient education program Kickoff Meeting, April 2012Welcome meeting in TJMUCIH, April 2012Patient education program lecture, April 2012Patient education program lecture, April 2012Patient education program lecture, April 2012Patient education program, April 2012Patient education program lecture certification, April 2012Share and discussg I Can Cope materials, April 2012Preview the lectures with nurses for interpretationVisit and talk with cancer patients, April 2012Discuss about patient care with nurses, April 2012Discuss about patient care with nurses, April 2012Photo in nurse uniform, April 2012Work in the nursing department, April 2012Photo with Director Wanmin Qiang, April 2012Tour at the TJMUCIH history museum, April 2012Celebrating Mother's Day, May 2012Fun Sports Meeting celebrating international nurses' day, May 2012Photo with Director Yongqin Jiang and Director Wanmin Qiang, May 2012Photo on Haihe Reiver with Tianjin Ferris wheel, May 2012 Open table in a new tab In April 2015, Professor Johnson and her husband, Professor Randy Johnson, visited us again. During this one-week visit, she delivered two inspiring training lectures, "Cancer Patient Education" and "Cancer Survivorship Care", which deepened our nurses' understanding of patient education. Professor Randy Johnson also held two English salons for our nurses, fostering lively interactions that not only enhanced understanding and friendship but also improved the nurses' English communication skills. The Johnsons toured our breast rehabilitation room, the integrative oncology department, the pain management department, and the psychological counseling clinic, giving high praise to our rehabilitation, palliative, and psychological nursing services.Tabled 1Photo with nurses in the nursing department, April 2015Photo with Director Wanmin Qiang, April 2015Photo with Director Yongqin Jiang and head nurse Qi Wang, April 2015Cancer Survivorship Care seminar, April 2015 Open table in a new tab On September 18, 2017, Professor Johnson visited our hospital once more for academic exchanges and tours. She conducted specialized lectures on "Cancer Survivorship" and "Publishing", imparting valuable knowledge on cancer survivorship management and international high-level nursing journal submission techniques, which were warmly welcomed by our nurses. Professor Johnson also visited several departments, such as the Phase I clinical trial ward, integrative oncology department, pain management department, and so on, showing great interest and admiration for our innovative developments.Tabled 1Cancer Survivorship Lecture, September 2017Cancer Survivorship Lecture, September 2017Cancer Survivorship Lecture, September 2017Photo with young nurse Aomei Shen, September 2017 Open table in a new tab Professor Johnson's warm demeanor, selfless dedication and help to the nursing team of our hospital will forever be etched in our hearts. She was not only a pioneer in the academic field but also a mentor and friend to us. With this tribute, we express our deep remembrance and endless respect for her.