Kathleen Ennen, PhD, RN

Assistant Professor

Diploma, St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing, Lancaster, PA

BSN   University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

MSN   University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

PhD    University of Illinois at Chicago

Professional Information

Many years of clinical experience in medical-surgical nursing, critical care nursing, public health nursing, quality assurance, and nursing management.

In addition, actively involved in local, state, and national politics. Elected to two four-year terms (1999-2007) as Champaign City Councilmember at-large. Served as the Champaign City Council representative to the Head Start Policy Council, 2002-2005 and to the Illinois Municipal League Legislative Committee from 2003-2007.

Research Interests

Stroke/Cardiovascular Disease
Fatigue
Rural Healthcare
Health Policy

Current Research Activities

Cardiovascular Health Promotion & Risk Reduction in Rural Populations

Health Policy: Impact on the Health & Well-being of southeast region North Carolina

Publications

Zerwic, J. J., Ennen, K. A., & Devon, H. A. (2002). Stroke: Risks, recognition, and return to work. AAOHN Journal, 50(8), 354-359.

Ennen, K. A. (2001). Shaping the future of practice through political activity: How nurses can influence health care policy. AAOHN Journal, 49(12), 557-571.

Professional Service

Contact Information

Office: Friday Annex 125

Phone: (910) 962- 4284

Email: ennenk@uncw.edu