The SNOMED Nursing CRG is saddened to share that our kind, brilliant friend and colleague Nick Hardiker has passed away. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, and was able to meet his first grandbaby — a profound gift at the end of a remarkable life.
Nick’s impact on informatics — especially at the intersection of nursing, clinical care, and information science — was profound and enduring. His work helped to
• Standardize clinical information, making health data more consistent and usable across systems and nations
• Advance the visibility and importance of nursing informatics within the broader health informatics community
• Build and sustain international collaboration through his leadership in strategic working groups and scholarly platforms
Nick’s legacy lives not only in his publications, awards, and leadership roles, but in the countless professionals, students, and systems made better through his generosity, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to improving health through better information.
Thank you to Susan Matney for this beautifully written tribute.