Background
McEldowney, Gloria Jean was born on July 19, 1942 in Fairview, West Virginia, United States. Daughter of Leonard N. and Pauline E. Bell.
Nursing educator and administrator
McEldowney, Gloria Jean was born on July 19, 1942 in Fairview, West Virginia, United States. Daughter of Leonard N. and Pauline E. Bell.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Alderson-Broaddus College, 1964. Master of Science in Family Resources, West Virginia University, 1979. Master of Science in Nursing, West Virginia University, 1985.
Instructor nursing Shenandoah College, Winchester, Virginia, 1971—1974, United Career Center, Clarksburg, 1981—1982. Assistant director nursing United Hospital Center, Clarksburg, West Virginia, 1974—1976, director staff development, 1976—1977. Assistant professor nursing West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, 1977—1981.
Director, administrator nursing Salem College, Salem, West Virginia, since 1982. Site visitor St. Board Nursing, Charleston. Health consultant Health Awareness Program, Salem.
Member of West Virginia Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau.
Married Gary L. McEldowney, August 19, 1967. Children: Michael, James.