Pender has published extensively throughout her career, including numerous books, articles, and chapters. Some of her most notable publications include:
"Health Promotion in Nursing Practice" (1982)
"Nursing Models: Application to Clinical Practice" (1982)
"Health Promotion in Nursing" (1996)
"Health Promotion Model" (2002)
"Health Promotion in Nursing Practice" (2006)
"Nursing Theories: Applications to Nursing Practice" (2011)
Pender's work on the Health Promotion Model (HPM) has been widely recognized and adopted in nursing practice and education. The HPM is a comprehensive framework that explains the relationship between individual, environmental, and behavioral factors that influence health promotion. It has been used to guide nursing interventions aimed at promoting health and preventing illness in a variety of settings.
In addition to her theoretical work, Pender has also written about nursing education, ethics, and professional development. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) and has received numerous awards for her contributions to nursing.