Background
Valentine, Ruthann Loretta was born in Washington, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of David and Carolyn (Lesnock) S.
Valentine, Ruthann Loretta was born in Washington, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of David and Carolyn (Lesnock) S.
Bachelor of science in nursing, U. Pittsburgh, 1965; Master in Nursing Education, U. Pittsburgh, 1968; Master of Science in Education, Duquesne U., 1988; D of Ministry, Graduate Theological Foundation, 1992.
Medical surgical nurse, Washington (Pennsylvania) Hospital, 1961-1962;
medical surgical nurse, Presbytn. U. Hospital, Pittsburgh, 1962-1963;
instructor, Presbytn. U. School Nursing, Pittsburgh, 1963-1966;
psychiatric staff nurse, clinical specialist, Forbes Regional Health Center, Monroeville, Pennsylvania, 1977-1988;
program director psychiatry, Horizon Health Management, Oak Brook, Illinois, 1988-1989;
director community education, Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute, 1989-1992;
president, Harvest House Cons.
& Counseling Superior vena cava syndrome, Monroeville, since 1992. Psychiatric instructor Westmoreland (Pennsylvania) Communication College, 1985-1986. Lecturer Seton Hill College, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, 1991, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, 1991.
Consultant Conflict Resolution International, Pittsburgh, 1991. Founder adult psychiatric program Forbes Regional Health Center, 1986. Seminar and workshop leader in field, 1991.
Director religious education St. John Fisher Church, Pittsburgh, 1985-1990. Advisory board Community College Allegheny County, Monroeville, 1987. Task force geriatric care Forbes Regional Health Center, Monroeville, 1986.
Committee member Eldercare Sisters of Mercy, Pittsburgh, 1992. Fellow Geriatric Education Center Pennsylvania (Achievement of Excellence award 1988), Graduate Theological Foundation. Member ANA, American Association Pastoral Counselors (professional affiliate), Sisters of Mercy, Sigma Theta Tau.