Department of Chronic Nurising Care at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

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Susan A. Ruzicka, PhD, RN
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Department of Chronic Nursing Care
Office: NS 2.312
Phone: (210) 567-5786
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Email: ruzicka@uthscsa.edu
Current Publications 		Dr. Susan Ruzicka
Currently Funded Research
Education:

BSN, Nursing, St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO
MSN ®, Emphasis: Gerontological Nursing;

Thesis work: Caregiver strain, St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO
PhD, Biomedical Science, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Dissertation: Holistic Assessment of Chronic Pain among Elders
Research/Scholarship Interests: Holistic assessment and management of chronic pain.
Primary Teaching Area(s): Course NURS 3409: SFPN:Transistions to Professional Nursing Practice
Academic & Professional Activities:

American Society of Pain Management Nurses, Member

Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, Member

International Asociation for Human Caring, Member

Sigma Theta Tau, Member

Committee of Graduate Studies, Member

Faculty Senator, Member

VA Palliative Care Fellow

Last Updated: 2 July 2007       By: Web Admin