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Ric Cuming, EdD, MSN, RN
Chief Nurse Executive and President of ChristianaCare HomeHealth
Expertise & Research Interests
- Operations Management
- Nursing Policy
- Strategy
- Leadership
- Nursing Procedures
Education
- PhD, Adult Education and Human Resource Development with a Minor in Advanced Nursing Administration, Florida International University
- MSc, Science in Nursing, University of Miami
- BSc, Science in Nursing, University of Ottawa
Ric Cuming, EdD, MSN, RN
Chief Nurse Executive and President of ChristianaCare HomeHealth
Richard G. Cuming, EdD, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, is the Chief Nurse Executive and president of HomeHealth at ChristianaCare. In this position, Cuming supports ChristianaCare’s goals of optimal health, exceptional experience and organizational vitality in service to our community. He leads ChristianaCare’s Magnet-designated nursing staff in setting strategic imperatives, advises leadership on best practices in nursing, establishes nursing policies and procedures, oversees nursing education and research and creates a collaborative environment to ensure evidence-based care practices in both the acute care and home health settings. A highly experienced and nationally respected nurse leader, Ric has more than 35 years of health care experience.
Cuming was inducted into the American Academy of Nursing in 2016. American Academy of Nursing Fellows are recognized among the most respected nursing leaders in education, management, practice and research.
On January 11, 2021, Cuming administered the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to then President-elect Joe Biden.
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Experience
‘Moxi' the Robot Helps Nurses at Hospital in Delaware
'Would you mind vaccinating President-elect Biden?' UOttawa graduate gets shot at presidential moment
Ottawa Faculty of Health Sciences alumnus vaccinates President Joe Biden against COVID-19
These ChristianaCare Nurses Got Their Shot at Fame
Meet the nurse from Montreal who vaccinated Joe Biden
John Abbott College nursing program graduate vaccinates Joe Biden
Abbott Grad with President Joe Biden
This former Montrealer administered the presidential dose!
FIU alumnus Ric Cuming EdD '09 currently the chief nurse executive at ChristianaCare, vaccinated President Joe Biden with the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in January.
Giving It Their Best Shot
Christiana Care’s VR Therapy wins 2018 Magnet Award
Improving Compliance With Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standards
The Synergy Model and the Role of Clinical Nurse Specialists in a Multihospital System
Reducing the hazards of exposure to cornstarch glove powder
- American Nurses Credentialing Center: Advanced Nurse Executive
- Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses Foundation: Board of Trustees
- PAWS for People: Chair of the Board of Directors
- DAISY Foundation: Board Member
- American Nurses Association: Member
- American Organization of Nurse Leaders: Member
- American Academy of Nursing, Inducted
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Executive, Nurse Fellowship Program