Expertise:
Ms. Kenny's expertise includes the oversight of regulatory requirements for nursing research programs and the implementation of evidence-based practice.
Hobbies/Sports:
Skiing, Horseback Riding, Knitting, Reading, Hiking, Golfing
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Nursing, University of Massachusetts Amherst (2002); Master of Science in Nursing, Vanderbilt University (1986); Master of Education, Boston University (1983); Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Northern Colorado (1975)
Affiliations Awards:
Knowledge Utilization Colloquium (2001); Army Director, The Federal Nurses Association, Inc.; The American Nurses Association, Inc.; Former Member, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses; Former President, Local Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International
Industry:
Military Nursing Research
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was obtaining her Ph.D., which had been her goal since age 10.
Number Of Years In Profession:
34
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her personal drive and her father who told her she could do anything she wanted to do.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her interest in nursing after starting with a major in mathematics and music.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Kenny currently has 23 years of experience in the United States Army with a rank of lieutenant colonel. She was also an intensive-care unit nurse for 20 years before moving on to oncology for three years.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
As of Jan 2010 will be working as an Associate Dean at The University of Colorado, Colorado Springs;Overseeing Operations of Grants Management including Education and Training, Managing Staff, Performing Program Outreach, Working with the United States Public Health Service and National Institutes of Nursing Research and Veterans Administration on Collaborative Nursing Research,
Awards/Honors:
International Visiting Scholar Award, National Taiwan University, Taipei (2008); Distinguished Alumni Award, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA (2008); Army Commendation Medal, First OLC, Walter Reed Army Medical Center (2006); Meritorious Service Medal, Second OLC, Walter Reed Army Medical Center (2006); Army Commendation Medal, Third OLC, Walter Reed Army Medical Center (2006); Army Superior Unit Award, Walter Reed Army Medical Center (2004); Phyllis J. Verhonick Research Award, Phyllis J. Verhonick Nursing Research Course, San Antonio, TX (2004); Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Walter Reed Army Medical Center (2003); National Defense Service Medal, Walter Reed Army Medical Center (2003); Army Achievement Medal, Walter Reed Army Medical Center (2002); Order of Military Medical Merit, Walter Reed Army Medical Center (2002); Meritorious Service Medal, First OLC, William Beaumont Army Medical Center (1999); Army Commendation Medal, Second OLC, William Beaumont Army Medical Center (1999); Meritorious Service Medal, Fitzsimons Army Medical Center (1996); National Defense Service Medal, U.S. Army Medical Command (1993); Nominee, Outstanding Teacher Award, University of Kansas School of Nursing, Kansas City, KS (1993); Dean's Outstanding Teaching Award for Medical and Surgical Nursing, University of Kansas School of Nursing, Kansas City, KS (1988); Award, Who's Who in American Nursing, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN (1986); Outstanding Young Women of America Award, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, (1986); Award, Federal Nursing Traineeship, Graduate Education, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, (1984); Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon, Landstuhl, Germany (1983); Army Commendation Medal, First OLC, Silas B. Hays U.S. Army Community Hospital, Fort Ord, CA (1980); Army Commendation Medal, Silas B. Hays U.S. Army Community Hospital, Fort Ord, CA (1977); National Defense Service Medal, U.S. Army Medical Command (1975); Army Service Ribbon, U.S. Army Medical Command (1975); Good Conduct Medal, U.S. Medical Command (1975)