Kathleen Potempa
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BSc, psychology, 1974, University of Detroit
MSN, 1978, DSN, 1986, Rush University
Kathleen Potempa | |
|---|---|
| Born | Michigan, US |
| Spouse | Wayne |
| Academic background | |
| Education | RN, diploma, Providence Hospital School of Nursing BSc, psychology, 1974, University of Detroit MSN, 1978, DSN, 1986, Rush University |
| Thesis | A comparison of exercise performance and fatigue in hypertensive men over 50 years of age taking propranolol and pindolol (1986) |
| Academic work | |
| Institutions | University of Michigan Oregon Health & Science University University of Illinois at Chicago Rush University |
Kathleen Marie Potempa is an American nursing administrator. In 2014, Potempa was one of six University of Michigan faculty members elected to the Institute of Medicine (now the National Academy of Medicine).
Potempa was born and raised in Michigan alongside three sisters. Growing up, she was "raised to be an independent thinking person" by her parents, who also urged her to pursue career security.[1] Following high school, she received her R.N. diploma in 1970 from Providence Hospital School of Nursing and a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Detroit Mercy. She later earned both a master's degree in nursing and a doctor of nursing science degree from Rush University.[2]
During her career, Potempa was recognized with honorary degrees from Mahidol University[3] and the SUNY Downstate Medical Center.[4]