Bridget Engoku Akwar

Background

Akwar, Bridget Engoku was born on October 13, 1952 in Bamenda, Cameroon. Daughter of Timothy and Julia Nwachan. came to the United States, 1980.

Education

Bachelor of science in nursing, Texas Women's U., 1985; Master of Science, Texas Women's U., 1990; certified, Banso Baptist Hospital, 1973.

Career

Midwife in charge Konye Health Center, Cameroon General Hospital System, 1973-1975; staff midwife grade I Tiko Health Center, Cameroon General Hospital System, Austin, Texas, 1975-1980; assistant nursing supervisor, Beverly Enterprise, Austin, Texas, 1985-1986; pediatric nurse, Ben Taub General Hospital, Houston, 1986-1991; nurse grade high risk obstetrics labor and delivery, Ben Taub General Hospital, Houston, since 1994; instructor clinical obstetrics, Houston Community College, since 1991. Part-time pediatric nurse Texas Children's Hospital, 1987-1988.

Achievements

• Bridget Engoku Akwar has been listed as a noteworthy Nurse by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member First Presbyterian Church.

Interests

• Avocation: health needs of Hispanic children.

Connections

Married John Akwar, December 21, 1974. Children: Fergus, Kenneth, Ellis, Duane, Bernard.

Father:

Timothy Nwachan

Mother:

Julia Nwachan

Spouse:

John Akwar

child:

Fergus Akwar

child:

Bernard Akwar

child:

Ellis Akwar

child:

Duane Akwar

child:

Kenneth Akwar