Major Product/SVS:
Health Care and Community Services for the Mentally Disabled
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading Poetry, Walking, Exercising
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in Psychiatric Nursing, Teachers College, Columbia University (1962); Master of Science in Pediatric and Family Nursing, Boston University (1958); Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Minnesota
Affiliations Awards:
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy; The American Nurses Association, Inc.; National Organization for Women
Number Of Years In Profession:
38
Number Of Years In Current Position:
23
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her personal experiences and passion for her profession.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she was inspired by her parents, who were physicians.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Anderson is currently retired and volunteers for various pro-abortion women's organizations. She enjoys reading and writing poetry about her experience with cancer. She believes that true growth and development eliminate from surviving hardships. She has also recently published a book of poetry entitled 'Light Filling My Bones,' which was published locally and is available on http://www.amazon.com.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Performing Family Therapy, Supervising the Staff, Interns, and Marriage and Family Therapists, Delivering Post-Suicidal Treatment Options and Counseling Services to Grieving Individuals
Awards/Honors:
Sigma Theta Tau International
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Anderson hopes to continue volunteering and writing poetry.