Background
Ohlson, Agnes K. was born on February 20, 1902 in New Britain, Connecticut, United States. Daughter of Johannes and Karlina (Nelson) Ohlson.
Ohlson, Agnes K. was born on February 20, 1902 in New Britain, Connecticut, United States. Daughter of Johannes and Karlina (Nelson) Ohlson.
Graduate, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, 1926. Bachelor of Science, Columbia University, 1931. Master of Arts, Trinity College.
Various nursing positions, Massachusetts, 1926-1931. Director of Nursing Waterbury Hospital, Connecticut, 1931. Permanent secretary, chief examiner Connecticut State Board Examiners for Nursing, 1936-1963.
Helped to form State Board Test Pool Examination.
Member American Nurses Association (secretary, president 1950-1958, helped to establish National League Nursing Education), International Council Nurses (president 1957), Connecticut Nurses Association (board directors, Agnes K. Ohlson Award for Outstanding Contributions to Nursing through Political Action established in her honor 1980).