FS Alumni Society - Recording Secretary

Kimberly Petrovic

Degree(s):  
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with specialty in geriatric nursing Registered Nurse (RN)
Masters in Sociology of Aging (MA)

Current Position:
Doctoral Student with focus on Gerontology/Aging and Adult Development – HDFS
Instructor (Death, Dying and Bereavement; Aging in American Society) – HDFS
Instructor - UConn School of Nursing
Research Associate - Hartford Hospital Division of Geriatrics

Professional Affiliates:
Gerontological Society of America (GSA)
American Geriatrics Society (AGS)
National Council on Family Relations (NCFR)
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
American Psychological Association (APA)

Publications:
Blank, T.O., and Petrovic, K.A. (2005). Human development and the genetic revolution. National Council on Family Relations Report: Linking family research, education, and practice, 50(3), F2-F3.

Sheehan, N.W., and Petrovic, K.A. (2005). Great-grandparents, grandparents, and adult grandchildren in the 21st century. National Council on Family Relations Report: Linking family research, education, and practice, 50(3), F15-F16.

Kerins, G., Petrovic, K., Gianesini, J., Keilty, B., and Bruder, M.B. (2004). Physician attitudes and practices on providing care to individuals with intellectual disabilities: An exploratory study. Connecticut Medicine: The Journal of the Connecticut State Medical Society, 68(8), 485-490.

Petrovic, K., and Dzurec, L. (2004). The best and worst of times: Cautious optimism and the care of older adults with disabilities. Connecticut Medicine: The Journal of the Connecticut State Medical Society, 68(8), 491-493.