Catherine Brigid Avery

Background

Avery, Catherine Brigid was born on September 22, 1959 in Teaneck, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Walter Thomas and Patricia Avery.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Special Education, Boston University, 1981; Master in Nursing, Pace U., 1985; Master in Family Primary care, Pace U., 1987.

Career

Staff nurse, Westchester Medical center, Valhalla, New York, 1986-1988; FNP, Richmond Children's Center, Yonkers, New York, 1988-1990; consultant employee health, FNP, adjunct medical staff, St. Joseph's Medical Center, Yonkers, New York, 1990-1993; commissioned Lieutenant, United States Public Health Service, 1993; advanced through grades to lieutenant commander, United States Public Health Service, 1993; FNP Indian Health Superior vena cava syndrome, United States Public Health Service, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Hospital, Acomita, New Mexico, since 1993; Human Immunodeficiency Virus coordinator, United States Public Health Service, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Hospital, Alomita, New Mexico, since 1994. Preceptor to nursing students Pace U., Pleasantville, New York, 1991-1993, U. New Mexico, Albuquerque, since 1994. Lecturer in field.

Achievements

• Catherine Brigid Avery has been listed as a noteworthy Nurse practitioner by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member ANA, American Academy Nurse Practitioners (volunteer lobbyist), American HolisticNurses Association (certified), New York State Coalition Nurse Practitioners (chapter secretary 1992-1993, state program committee 1993), New Mexico Nurses Association, New Mexico.Nurse Practitioners Council, Sigma Theta Tau.

Interests

• Avocations: hiking, reading, cooking, traveling.

Connections

Father:

Walter Thomas Avery

Mother:

Patricia Avery