Background
Andress, Kathryn J. was born on May 27, 1946 in Hartley, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Paul Martin Purintun and Pearl Eleanor (Arnold) Messerer.
Andress, Kathryn J. was born on May 27, 1946 in Hartley, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Paul Martin Purintun and Pearl Eleanor (Arnold) Messerer.
Diploma, Allen Memorial School Nursing, Waterloo, Iowa, 1967; Bachelor of Science in Health Education, California State University, Long Beach, 1975.
Staff nurse, University of Minnesota Hospitals, Minneapolis, 1967-1968; head nurse transplant unit, University of Minnesota Hospitals, 1968-1970; assistant head nurse, Long Beach Community Hospital, 1971-1976; hemodialysis clinical nurse specialist, St. Mary's-Bauer Hospital, Long Beach, 1976-1979; assistant nurse manager, Providence Hospital, Anchorage, Alaska., 1979-1985; dialysis supervisor, Providence Hospital, since 1981; organ procurement coordinator-Alaska, Northwest Organ Procurement Agency, Seattle, since 1986.
All human life is created by God and therefore is significant and valuable. When governments implement the capital punishment, then the life of the convicted is devalued and all possibilities of change end.
People are called to love God not only with their hearts, but also with their minds. All things should be considered through the light of reason. In order to do that, it is necessary to become aware of different points of view and be able to develop critical thinking in relation to any political or social problem.
Member American Association of Critical Care Nurses (president Anchorage chapter 1987-1988), American Nephrology Nurses Association, Alaska Nurses Association (Second vice president 1991-1992), Sigma Theta Tau.