
ASU remembers
Marilyn Ricci-Borski
Professor, Neuroscience Nursing

March 10, 2018
Marilyn Ricci-Borski, 81, passed away on March 10, 2018. Marilyn lived in Arizona for the majority of her life starting her career in the medical profession. She spent 30+ years as a Neuroscience Clinical Nurse (CNS) working with St. Joseph's Hospital and the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. She was named faculty at Grand Canyon University, ASU, Northern Arizona University, University of North Dakota, and Texas Women's University helping foster in the next generation of Neuroscience Nurses. She founded the American Board of Neuroscience Nurses (certifying organization) and was the President for the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certificates. Later in her career Marilyn was able to venture out and make an impact in the Myasthenia Gravis community organizing events, publishing work, traveling, giving presentations, serving on the Arizona Chapter of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation, and serving as the Nurse Advisor and co-Vice President. Memorial donations in memory of Marilyn can be made to the Arizona Chapter of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation. She is survived by her husband, Stephane Borski, a daughter, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. (Source: Arizona Republic)