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Education:
Benson High School, Benson, MN
High School/GED, High School /May 1970
GPA: 3.88
Fairview Hospital School of Nursing, Minneapolis MN
Nursing Diploma /May 1973
GPA: 3.2
Luther College, Decorah IA
B.A., Social Work / Psychology /May 1977
GPA: 3.65
AIU online (American Intercontinental University)
M.Ed. /April 2005
GPA 4.00
Training:
On going training received in Therapeutic Intervention, DISCUS, glucometers, new
meds, psychiatric disorders, new protocols--completed yearly
Training to maintain licensure
Publications:
MNA ACCENT newsletter--2001--CEU article on Restraints
MN NURSE--1999--article on restraints
MNA Third District--2004--2005--CEU articles on adolescent Aspergers Disorder, B
ipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorder series
Honors, Awards, and Special Accomplishments:
PACE Setter award for American Cancer Society Education Award--yearly from 1980
until 1987.
PTSA achievement award for assisting in events--1994
Audrey Logsdon/Geraldine Wedell Award--state award for representing nurses and n
egotiating contracts through the MNA (Minnesota Nurses Association)--2003
Other Information:
AAUW--American Association of University Women--encourage equity in education an
d life-long learning--currently do newsletter
MNA--Minnesota Nurses Association--currently serve as Commissioner on Practice a
nd chair of Educators Interest Group--locally serve as secretary for the distric
t and co-chair of the workplace reps.
PACT 4 Collaborative--collaborative for advocating for appropriate care for chil
dren with mental health needsmember of the Executive Committee, Personnel Commit
tee, and Full Collaborative.
LAC--(Local Area Council on Mental Health Care for Children)--co-chair of this o
rganization
State Sub-Committee on Childrens Mental Health--appointed to this committee repr
esenting parents of children with mental health challenges.
Calvary Church--serve on the library board, Social Concerns Committee, and am a
member of the Hand bell Choir
Pen n Ink--writing club--currently have 2 books published with a compilation of
essays by members of the group.
My family consists of one son that has been diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome at
the age of 15 years. He is a recent college graduate that has acquired a career
as a NDT inspector. He lives on his own in Kalamazoo Michigan and is transition
ing into the work force. He has learned to deal with many of his issues and has
become a terrific advocate for himself. He is doing well as a young adult.