Rachel Ruf

Rachel Ruf

Assistant Professor of Respiratory Care, Director of Clinical Education of the Respiratory Care Program
College of Nursing and Allied Health

CONTACT INFORMATION

Office Location: Dickinson Hall, 4th floor
140 University Plaza Drive
Hackensack, NJ

Research

  • Inpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation to reduce readmission and hospitalization in COPD
  • Asthma and COPD education to reduce ED visits and hospital 30-day readmissions
  • Smoking Cessation to help smokers with Asthma and COPD and reduce exacerbations in COPD and Asthma

Education

  • AAS, Respiratory Care, Bergen Community College
  • BS, Fairleigh Dickinson University
  • MS, Seton Hall University

Academic Profile

Registered respiratory practitioner professional for 31 years with broad-based experience gained through various positions in health care institutions and 5 years of teaching experience in a hospital clinical setting. Excellent communication skills and proven leadership in training employees, educating students, and conducting class presentations to all levels of health care professionals.

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