Awesome report. You recently published an article in regard to Rosemary Klepper and her retirement. Bravo to you! I was very fortunate to have graduated from the nursing program at El Reno Junior College in 1986. I was the only male student in my class. Rosemary Klepper was far more than an educator. She is a mother figure to me then and now. I still maintain contact with her and her family. I can promise you that I would not have completed the nursing program without the help of Rosemary and the Klepper family. My last year of nursing school started off poorly. I was living in a section of a mobile home. The rats would scratch on the walls every night often while I studied and definitely while I slept. Rosemary and her family allowed me to move into their home and I was able to comfortably finish my senior year. I can truly say they saved and changed my life. I now live in Ohio, and currently serve as Vice President of Clinical Services for a company that has 20 facilities and looking to grow. I serve on many State and National committees for quality. I help to improve the quality of care for my residents, patients, and workforce. You see, Rosemary Klepper had a profound influence on my education, nursing practice, and my life. Thank you, for the wonderful article.
Sincerely,
Thomas Boyes RN-BC, AT, WCC, BA
Vice President of Clinical Quality Altercare of Ohio
