The KNA congratulates Dr. Ida Slusher for her appointment as emeritus faculty at the Eastern Kentucky University School of Nursing

The Kentucky Nurses Association congratulates Ida Slusher, PhD, RN, CNE, for her appointment as emeritus faculty at the Eastern Kentucky University School of Nursing. Dr. Slusher, chair of the Kentucky Nurses Foundation Board of Trustees, is the long-time editor of the Kentucky Nurse and has served in various leadership positions within KNA.

From the Eastern Kentucky University School of Nursing – “Dr. Ida Slusher has twice served Eastern Kentucky University nursing programs, first as a tenure-track faculty member in the Associate of Science Nursing program from 1987 to 1994 and again in the Department of Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing (now the School of Nursing) from 1998 to her retirement last year. 

During her tenure at EKU, Dr. Slusher has demonstrated vast accomplishments in teaching, service and scholarship.  Dr. Slusher has been an excellent educator who has supported her students to success through mentorship and hands-on instruction.  She has served as an editor, reviewer and consultant for many peer-reviewed publications, and she has particularly made significant scholarly contributions in research and publications in the areas of neonatal care, breastfeeding and health needs for the Appalachian region and other underserved populations.  Dr. Slusher has also maintained unwavering service to the School of Nursing, the college, the university and the community through active committee work at all levels.  She was a sustained and active member in many professional organizations, including the Kentucky Nurses Association, where she often held leadership positions.”