Background
Jernigan, Donna Patterson was born on December 18, 1953 in Sanford, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Donald W. and Joyce (Allen) Patterson.
Jernigan, Donna Patterson was born on December 18, 1953 in Sanford, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Donald W. and Joyce (Allen) Patterson.
Associate of Applied Science/ADN, Sandhills Community College, Carthage, North Carolina, 1976; Licensed Practical Nurse, Center Carolina Technology College, Sanford, 1973; Bachelor of science in nursing, California State University, 1991.
Primary nurse, Sharpe Rehabilitation Center, San Diego, 1977-1979; staff development coordinator, Grossmont Rehabilitation Center, La Mesa, California, 1979-1982; nursing instructor, Wahiawa (Hawaii) Community College, 1986-1988; nurse manager, Mills-Peninsula Hospitals, San Mateo, California, since 1988.
Member Association Rehabilitation Nurses, National Association of Female Executives, American Heart Association (science committee), American Cancer Society (sub-committee chair for nursing education 1987-1988).
Married James Paul Jernigan, December 18, 1976.