Patsy L. Ruchala is the new dean of the Orvis School of Nursing at the University of Nevada, Reno. The nursing school has been a part of the College of Human and Community Resources for more than 20 years. Dr. Ruchala was named director in 2004. The nursing school was once again established as a separate entity with a dean on October 1.
Dr. Ruchala holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Governor’s State University in University Park, Illinois. She holds a doctor of nursing science degree from Rush University in Chicago.

Dr. Skuka earned her medical degree at the University of Tirana in Albania. She also earned a Ph.D. from Capella University.



