Background
Schafer, Elsie M. was born on April 23, 1935 in Passaic, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Cornelius A. and Rena (Ballast) Wisse.
Schafer, Elsie M. was born on April 23, 1935 in Passaic, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Cornelius A. and Rena (Ballast) Wisse.
Diploma, Passaic General Hospital, 1956; Bachelor of science in nursing, Dominican College, 1984; Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1994.
Staff nurse, Holy Name Hospital, Teaneck, New Jersey head nurse, The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey, 1990-1993; nurse manager operating room management/quality assessment improvement, The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey, since 1993. Adjunct instructor Bergen Community College, Paramus, New Jersey.
Member American Association Operating Room Nurses, Sigma Theta Tau.
Married William F. Schafer Junior, October 19, 1957. Children: Elaine, Garry.