Ruth Grimes Kopanski

Background

Kopanski, Ruth Grimes was born on October 6, 1949 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of James Thomas and Margaret Elizabeth (Wear) Grimes.

Education

Bachelor of science in nursing, Duquesne University, 1971. Master of Arts, Webster University, 1984. MSN, Widener University, 1987.

Career

Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1971; advanced through grades to commander, United States Navy, 1986; critical care coordinator, United States Navy, Portsmouth, Virginia medical construction consultant, Healthcare Support Office, Norfolk, Virginia.

Achievements

• Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania.

Membership

Fellow Health Facility Institute. Member American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Association Operating Room Nurses, Sigma Theta Tau.

Connections

Married Gregory Vance Kopanski, September 7, 1974. 1 child, Katherine.

Father:

James Thomas Grimes

Mother:

Margaret Elizabeth (Wear) Grimes

Spouse:

Gregory Vance Kopanski

child:

Katherine Kopanski