Ruth M. Kleinpell

Background

Kleinpell, Ruth M. was born on March 29, 1960 in Cleveland. Daughter of George J. and Margaret A. Kleinpell.

Education

Diploma, Lutheran Medical Center School Nursing, Cleveland, 1981; Bachelor of science in nursing, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1986; Master of Science, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1988; Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1991.

Career

Staff nurse medical-surgical intensive care unit/stepdown, Deaconess Hospital, Cleveland, 1981-1984; critical care staff nurse, Nursing Superior vena cava syndrome International, Chicago, 1984; clinical nurse surgical intensive care unit, University of Illinois Hospital, Chicago, since 1984; assistant to director nursing services, research and support, Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, 1991-1992; associate professor OR and surgical nursing, Rush University, Chicago, since 1992. Presenter in field.

Achievements

• Ruth M. Kleinpell has been listed as a noteworthy Critical care nurse by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member ANA, AACN, Illinois Nurses' Association, Midwest Nursing Research Society (awards committee 1994-1995), Sigma Theta Tau (program committee 1987-1990, eligibility committee 1988, recording secretary 1990-1992, vice president 1992-1994, president-elect 1994, president 1995), Phi Kappa Phi.

Connections

Married Horace M. Nowell, November 4, 1989.

Father:

George J. Kleinpell

Mother:

Margaret A. Kleinpell

Spouse:

Horace M. Nowell