Peggy Dina Nuttall

Peggy Dina Nuttall (1917–2008), as editor and later director of Nursing Times was one of the most influential nurses of the 20th century.

Early career Nuttall was born on 8 December 1917 in Romford, Essex.

Nuttall began her career working in a library with a certificate from the Library Association. where she qualified in 1940 and where she practiced between 1940 and 1943.

Her tenure included the journal's change from being the Royal College of Nursing official journal to being an independent title under Macmillan Publishers when she became director. In 1975 she retired from active duties.

During her tenure Nuttall continued to be active outside the Nursing Times. In 1973 she was noted as being a Council member of the Royal College of Nursing and of St Christopher's Hospice.

Retirement By 1984 Nuttall had taken a post as Editor of the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Review in Geneva reflecting her longstanding interest and activity in international nursing. In 1976 she took up the Nursing Officer position for the British Red Cross London branch. She served as a member of the Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham Area Health Authority and was involved in the 1979 commission in the area. She was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 1977 New Year Honours and Officer of the Order of Saint John (chartered 1888) (OStJ) in 1977. In 1980 Nuttall was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Nursing, (FRCN).

Death Nuttall died on 5 October 2008 in Gerrard's Cross, Buckinghamshire.