Myrtle K. Aydelotte | |
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| Born | Myrtle Elizabeth Kitchell May 31, 1917 |
| Died | January 7, 2010 (aged 92)[1][2] |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Nurse, former CEO of the American Nurses Association |
Myrtle Elizabeth Kitchell "Kitch" Aydelotte (May 31, 1917 – January 7, 2010) was an American nurse, professor and hospital administrator. She served as CEO of the American Nurses Association, director of nursing for the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and the first dean of the school's nursing program. She was the first female academic dean at Iowa. Aydelotte was named a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing in 1976 and was designated a Living Legend by the same organization in 1994.