Pat Rutherford holds a nursing degree along with a bachelor’s from UGA in Occupational Studies and a master’s degree in Education Technology, followed by a specialist degree in curriculum design. Through her career, there has been a notable dedication to nursing assistant programs.
Her journey into healthcare began as a high school senior, where she participated in the first Allied Health classes offered by the state of Georgia. This experience led to a position at Georgia Baptist Hospital, initiating continuous training as a nursing assistant, eventually leading to becoming a nursing assistant in 1973.
Serving as a Healthcare Science teacher, Pat was elected as a state officer for Healthcare Science Teacher of Georgia, where she served on the board for several years. This role allowed her to teach several methodologies to other HSTE teachers, focusing on integrating technology into curricula. Pat authored multiple lesson plans for the state of Georgia, including Nursing Essentials and other pathways for Health Science Programs.
