Background
Calkins, JoAnn Ruby was born on June 28, 1934 in Michigan, United States. Daughter of William Russell and Imajean (Dunkle) Armentrout.
Calkins, JoAnn Ruby was born on June 28, 1934 in Michigan, United States. Daughter of William Russell and Imajean (Dunkle) Armentrout.
AS, Delta College, 1964. Bachelor of Science, Center Michigan University, 1972. Master of Arts, Center Michigan University, 1977.
Staff nurse L.P.N; clinical instructor, assistant director School Nursing, Midland (Michigan) Hospital, 1964—1971. Director nursing, director substance abuse unit Gladwin (Michigan) Hospital, 1972—1976. Principal Calkins Professional Counseling & Consultant, Harrison, Michigan, 1976—1978, part-time, 1978—1983.
Director nursing service Central Michigan Community Hospital, Mount Pleasant, 1978—1983. Director nursing Oaklawn Hospital, Marshall, Michigan, 1983—1987. Assistant administrator professional services Director of Nursing Betsy Johnson Memorial Hospital, Dunn, North Carolina, 1987—1993, vice president professional services, 1993—1995, public relations, since 1995.
Coordinator Harnett County Alliance School Health Centers, since 1995. Part-time principal W. Arthur and Associates Consultant. With Michigan Department Public Health, Michigan Hospital Association.
Executive director Holistic Health Agency, 1977—1982. Trustee Mid-Michigan Community College. Volunteer counselor student nurses Center Carolina College, 1988—1993, friends of the library, 1995.
Member health task force Harnett County HelpNet. Advisory board Schools Nursing Johnston Community College, Sampson Community College, Center Carolina Community College. Member advisory board St. Joseph Pines Home Health Agency, 1988—1993.
Certified layity speaker Methodist Church, 1994. Member advisory board Harnett County Cooperative Extension, since 1996. Board directors Harnett division American Heart Association, since 1996.
Member of Lioness International (3rd vice president 1985), Carolinas Healthcare Public Relations & Marketing Society, North Carolina Organization Nurse Executives (executive board directors 1990-1993), American Organization Nurse Executives, Michigan Nurses Association, Michigan Society Hospital Nursing Administrators (member steering committee 1979-1980, dir.14 county representative 1980-1983, president 1983-1984, chairman development committee).
Married James W. Calkins, 1952. Children: Russell, Jill, Cindy. Married W. Arthur Brindle Calkins, May 7, 1983.