Cynthia Anne Nissen

Background

Nissen, Cynthia Anne was born on July 7, 1956 in Alexandria, Louisiana, United States. Daughter of Alfred Michael and Pearl Emma Nissen.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Northern Illinois U., 1978; MSN, Loyola University, 1984.

Career

Staff nurse, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, 1978-1984; health educator, Augustana Hospital, Chicago, 1984-1985; clinical nurse specialist, White Crane Senior Health Center, Chicago, 1985-1988; clinical nurse specialist, Hinsdale (Illinois) Hospital, 1988-1993; clinical nurse consultant, Smith & Nephew United, since 1994. Member adjunct fauclty Northern Illinois U., DeKalb, 1985-1988, Rush, Chicago, 1989-1991,Purdue, Hammond, Indiana, 1991-1992. Member guest faculty Illinois Valley Community College, LaSalle, 1992.

Achievements

• Cynthia Anne Nissen has been listed as a noteworthy Geriatrics nurse by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Older Womens League, DuPage County, since 1988. Member ANA, National Organization for Women, Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society, Dermatology Nurses Association.

Interests

• Avocations: needlework, reading, swimming, gardening.

Connections

Married Mark Allen Nelson, July 5, 1986.

Father:

Alfred Michael Nissen

Mother:

Pearl Emma Nissen

Spouse:

Mark Allen Nelson