Background
Dykstra, Susan Dorrance was born on July 29, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Thomas Olney and Helen Elizabeth (Jones) Dorrance.
Dykstra, Susan Dorrance was born on July 29, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Thomas Olney and Helen Elizabeth (Jones) Dorrance.
Diploma, Presbyterian-St. Lukes Hospital, Chicago, 1960. Bachelor of Science in Zoology, University Arkansas, 1965. Bachelor of science in nursing, Mount Senario College, Ladysmith, Wisconsin, 1989.
Staff nurse surgical floor Presbyterian-St. Luke's Hospital, 1960-1961. Staff nurse Grande Ronde Hospital, LaGrande, Oregon, 1961-1962. Obstetrics-gynecology and neonatal nurse Washington General Hospital, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 1962-1967.
Clinical coordinator Parkview Terrace Nursing Home/Healthcare Retirement Corporation American, Platteville, Wisconsin, 1982-1997, retired, 1997. Educator, facilitator Arthritis Foundation Wisconsin Chgt., Southwest Support Group.
Volunteer American Red Cross Bloodmobile. Member American Nurses Association (gerontological council), Wisconsin Nurses Association (treasurer District 19).
Married Jay N. Dykstra, March 4, 1961. Children: Nicholas Jay, Laura Jean.