Background
Porter, Betty Melissa Griffith was born on August 28, 1940 in Greenup, Kentucky, United States. Daughter of Ruben David and Virgie J. (Rose) Griffith.
nursing education administrator
Porter, Betty Melissa Griffith was born on August 28, 1940 in Greenup, Kentucky, United States. Daughter of Ruben David and Virgie J. (Rose) Griffith.
Diploma in nursing Kings" Daughters Hospital School Nursing, Ashland, Kentucky, 1961. Bachelor of Science, Morehead State University, 1971, M.H.Ed., 1973, Master of Science, 1977, Specialist in Education, 1977. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University Kentucky, 1979, M.S.N., 1981, Doctor of Education, 1984, certified family nurse practitioner, 1995.
Staff nurse Kings" Daughters Hospital, 1961.
Team leader University Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, 1962. Nurse in physician"s office, Morehead, Kentucky, 1964-1968.
Assistant professor nursing Morehead State University, 1972-1979, acting coordinator A.D.N. program, 1979-1980, head department nursing and allied health science, 1983-1992, 95—, professor nursing, since 1988. Workshop presenter; member executive board Area Health Education System, 1976-1979.
Assistant professor nursing Morehead State University, 1972-1979, acting coordinator A.D.N. program, 1979-1980, head department nursing and allied health science
Every person was created for a purpose, and God has a plan and will for every individual.
Member Kentucky Nurses Association (president district #19 1972-1975, president 1987-1989), American Nurses Association, National League Nursing, Kentucky League Nursing (chairman. Membership 1979-1980,Nurse Educator of Year 1986), American Medical Association Auxiliary, Kentucky Medical Association Auxiliary, Kentucky Council Higher Education (sub-commission on nursing education 1979), Sigma Theta Tau (research committee delta Psi chapter 1982).
Married Arvis Porter, December 29, 1962. Children– Anthony Wayne (deceased), Roger Dewane.