Ruth Ann Kiefer, DrNP, RN, CRRN, CNE
Assistant Professor
Contact Information
Assistant Professor
Research & Clinical Interests
The Effect of Social Support on Functional Recovery and Well-Being in Post Joint Arthroplasty Older Adults
Education
DrNP, Drexel University (2009)
MSN, Drexel University (2006)
BSN, Temple University (2003)
RN, Hazelton State General Hospital (1976)
Publications
2011 - The Effect of Social Support on Functional Recovery and Well-Being in Post Joint Arthroplasty Older Adults, Journal of Rehabilitation Nursing
2009 - Leading Change, Journal of Rehabilitation Nursing
2008 - An Integrative Review of the Concept of Well-Being, Holistic Nursing
Certifications
- CRRN – Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
- CNE – Certified Nurse Educator
Professional Organizations
- Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society in Nursing
- Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
- National League for Nursing
Presentations
- Jefferson/Abington Health Hack, Finalist Prize Winner, “A Smarter Infusion Smart Pump” 2016
- Poster Presentation: “Clinical Capstone: A Win –Win Collaboration Between Nursing Education and Nursing Practice”, NLN Education Summit, 2015
- Poster Presentation: “The Use of the Student Nurse Communication Tool in the Provision of Safe Care at the Bedside”, NLN Education Summit, 2014.
- Podium Presentation: “The Use of the Student Nurse Communication Tool in the Provision of Safe Care at the Bedside” Drexel University Nursing Education Institute, 2013
- Poster Presentation: The Effect of Social Support on Functional Recovery and Well-Being in Post Joint Arthroplasty Older Adults” Association of Rehabilitation Nurses Conference, 2013
- Poster Presentation: “The Effect of Social Support on Functional Recovery and Well-Being in Post Joint Arthroplasty Older Adults”, Villanova University Research Symposium, 2010
- Podium Presentation: “Leading Change”, Association of Rehabilitation Nurses Conference, 2007
Awards & Honors
- Nurse Excellence Award, Abington Memorial Hospital, 2009
- Commencement Address, Dixon School of Nursing, 2009, 2011, 2016