Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing, Winona State University, Winona, MN (1979)

Master of Science, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (1987)

Post Master’s Certificate, Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, College of St Catherine, St Paul, MN
(1997)

Certification

Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 1997

Oncology Nurse Certification – 1987, 1991, 1995

Advanced Oncology Nurse Certification – 1999, 2003, 2007

Professional Affiliations

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Oncology Nursing Society: Member of MetroMinnesota Chapter and National Nurse Practitioner Special Interest Group

Society of Gynecologic Nurse Oncologists

Academic Honors & Professional Achievements

Excellence in Oncology Nursing Award, 1998, MetroMinnesota chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society

Detection and Treatment Excellence Award, 1997-1998, American Cancer Society, Minnesota Division

Kay Horsh Leadership in Nursing Scholarship recipient, 1996, American Cancer Society, Minnesota Division

Post-Masters Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program Scholarship recipient, 1996-1997, Oncology Nursing Foundation


Research/Publications

Kuck AW & Ricciardi E: Alterations in Elimination. J Itano & K Taoka (Eds): Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing (Fourth edition) Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders, 2005

Kuck AW & Muscari E (Ed): Oncology Nursing Review: A Web-based Computer-Assisted Instruction Program (fourth edition) Philadelphia, PA: Meniscus Limited, 2004

Kuck AW: Chemotherapy & Erickson J & Kuck AW: Biotherapy. E. Lin (Ed): Advanced Practice in Oncology Nursing. Philadephia, PA: WB Saunders, 2001

Kuck AW, Collins L, Gerbracht M et al (Ed): Oncology Nursing Review: A computer assisted instruction program (third edition) Philadelphia, PA: Oncology Nursing Society, 1998

Areas of Special Interest

Gynecologic cancers, breast cancer and hematology.

Philosophy

I believe in promoting a sense of well-being with my patients. We cannot always offer cure, but promoting a sense of well-being gives the patient hope for better quality of life and a sense of accountability and responsibility for their own health.

Personal

I am married with two teenage children who keep me very busy with their school and extracurricular activities. In addition, my husband and I enjoy golf and travel. I also enjoy playing tennis and running 5K races with my daughter.