Background
Amella, Elaine Jensen was born on February 3, 1950 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Erwin Bernard and Idella Mae Jensen.
Amella, Elaine Jensen was born on February 3, 1950 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Erwin Bernard and Idella Mae Jensen.
Associate of Applied Science, Pace U., 1977; Bachelor of science in nursing, Pace U., 1979; Master of Arts in Nursing Administration, New York University, 1987; postgraduate, New York University, since 1995.
Staff nurse, Hackensack (New Jersey) Hospital, 1978-1979;
in-service director, Yonkers (New York) Professional Hospital, 1979-1980;
nursing process coordinator, Parkview Nursing Home, Bronx, New York, 1980-1982;
senior clinical nurse, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York City, 1982-1984;
coordinator HRF and Clinics, Hebrew Home for Aged, Bronx, 1984-1985;
assistant director education, Morningside House, Bronx, 1985-1987;
clinical specialist, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, 1987-1992;
member of faculty, New York University, New York City, since 1992. Clinical associate faculty Lehman College, CUNY, Bronx, 1987-1992. Member facultyAm. Health Care Institute, Baltimore, since 1990.
Researcher in field.
Board of directors Senior Companions of New York City. Member ANA, Council Gerontological Nurses, Gerontological Society American, Sigma Theta Tau, Phi Delta Kappa, Alpha Chi.
Married James V. Amella, June 9, 1979. Children: Damon, Catherine.