Ann Louise McCracken

Background

McCracken, Ann Louise was born on April 8, 1943 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Jefferson Donald and Irene Katherine (Tudor) McCracken.

Education

Diploma, Williamsport Hospital, 1964; Bachelor of science in nursing, Villanova U., 1967; Master of Science in Nursing, Pennsylvania State University, 1982; Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, 1986.

Career

Staff nurse, Divine Providence Hospital, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 1965; infirmary nurse, Rosemont (Pennsylvania) College, 1964-1967; instructor medical, surgical, Bryn Mawr (Pennsylvania) Hospital, 1967-1968; assistant instructor health, Williamsport Area Community College, 1973-1978; professor, U. Cincinnati, since 1982. Project Teaching Nursing Home, Cincinnati, 1982-1987. Director health professionals Alois Alzherimers Center, Cincinnati, since 1987.

Chair Ohio State Board Hospice Care Programs, Columbus, 1987-1991.

Achievements

• Ann Louise McCracken has been listed as a noteworthy Geriatrics nurse by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member ANA, Gerontological Society American, Midwest Nursing Research Society, GesaltInst. Cleveland (visiting staff member 1982), Sigma Theta Tau.

Interests

• Avocations: writin gfiction, gardening, woodland retreats, traveling.

Connections

Married Edward Marvin Knights, May 28, 1966 (divorced December 1979). Children: Josh Edward, Elissa Nicole.

Father:

Jefferson Donald McCracken

Mother:

Irene Katherine (Tudor) McCracken

Spouse:

Edward Marvin Knights

child:

Josh Edward McCracken

child:

Elissa Nicole McCracken