Charlene Claire Ossler

Background

Ossler, Charlene Claire was born on October 22, 1949 in Canton, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Charles Leroy and Dorothy Catherine (Sommer) Ossler.

Education

Diploma, St. Luke's Hospital, Cleveland, 1969. Bachelor of science in nursing, University Maryland, 1972. MSN, Catholic University, 1976.

Master in Public Health, Johns Hopkins, 1979. Postgraduate, Johns Hopkins, 1983. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia Pacific University, 1986.

Career

From staff nurse to supervisor, Visiting Nurse Association, Washington, 1969-1976; assistant professor, Catholic U. American, Washington, 1976-1978; administrative assistant, Visiting Nurse Association, Baltimore, 1978-1981; assistant professor, U. Portland, Oregon, 1979-1981; assistant professor, U. North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1981-1984; associate professor, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1984-1989; president, Occu Systems, Thiensville, Wisconsin, since 1987; executive director, American Board for Occupational Health Nurses, Inc., Mequon, Wisconsin, 1989-1995; vice president, American Board Nursing Specialities, 1991-1993; director occupational health, ROSS Stores Inc., Newark, California, since 1995. Chairman, director American Board Occupational Health Nurses, Inc., Mequon, 1985-1989. President Wisconsin Committee for Occupational Safety and Health, Milwaukee, 1986-1992.

Achievements

• Certified occupational health nurse COHN, community health nurse.

Membership

Member American Public Health Association (section council 1981-1983, Creative Service award 1975), American Association Occupational Health Nurses, American Board Nursing Specialities (vice president 1991-1994).

Connections

Father:

Charles Leroy Ossler

Mother:

Dorothy Catherine (Sommer) Ossler