Kristine Kanne Barr
FSC 1965
Briefly tell about your family history:
My name is Kristine Barr, I was born in Cleveland, Ohio. I was the 1st
of 6 children born to William and Anne Kanne. I was the 1st to go to college
in my family. I graduated from FSC/CSUF in 1965. I obtained a BS degree
at California State University, Fresno. I married Ronald Barr (deceased), we
have one child named Ronald Jr. (deceased).
I worked at several hospitals as an endoscopy nurse from 1965 –
current. I am a certified Gastroenterology nurse CRN.
List any student nurse experiences you may remember and any faculty:
I remember Fannie Sample with her cigarette holder. I also remember
being given “samples” of cigarettes on campus by reps. from tobacco
companies.
How do you feel about nursing then and now, and in the future?
It has stood me in good stead as I have been widowed 10 years and
able to support myself. There have been times I have wished for something
new and different, but generally I have been satisfied with my father’s
choice of a career for me.
Any bits of wisdom you have learned over the years? (if you have
changed profession, how has your nursing education helped?)
Buy extra malpractice insurance. Don’t depend on your hospital to
defend you if you have been sued. They are looking out for the hospital
only. (Not me – an observation made at a previous hospital).