Professor of Nursing Science, Radboud University; Netherlands 

Her research focuses on the support of essential nursing procedures (fundamentals of care) to increase the effectiveness, person centeredness, quality & safety of care and the professionalism of nurses as well as the context in which they work. With special attention for nursing sensitive outcomes both on patient, professional and organizational level.

Hester is editor of several (interprofessional) books on Nursing Leadership, Implementing Evidence Based Practice, Organization Health and Quality & Safety in Healthcare.