Background
Ptak, Helen F. was born on January 29, 1928 in New Hampton, New York, United States. Daughter of Anthony R. and Genevieve (Reiss) Ptak.
nursing educator geriatrics nurse
Ptak, Helen F. was born on January 29, 1928 in New Hampton, New York, United States. Daughter of Anthony R. and Genevieve (Reiss) Ptak.
Diploma, St. Luke's Hospital School Nursing, Newburgh, New York, 1948. Bachelor of science in nursing, Columbia University, 1954. Master of Science, Ohio State University, 1972.
Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1976.
Director nursing education, St. Luke's Hospital School Nursing, Newburgh, New York assistant professor, State University of New York, Buffalo professor, Texas Woman's U. School Nursing, Houston professor, University Texas Medical Branch School Nursing, Galveston professor, University Texas System School Nursing, Houston professor nursing, director research, Southern Mississippi U. Health and Human Science, Hattiesburg. Consultant research and statistics.
Member American Statistical Association, Sigma Theta Tau (research award 1982).