Edna Louise Thayer

Background

Thayer, Edna Louise was born on May 21, 1936 in Madelia, Minnesota, United States.

Education

Diploma in nursing, Bethesda Lutheran, 1956; Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education, University of Minnesota, 1960; MSN, Washington University, St. Louis, 1966; Master of Science in Counseling, Mankato (Minnesota) State University, 1972.

Career

Nurse, Bethesda Lutheran Hospital, St. Paul, 1956-1958; nurse, University of Minnesota Hospital, Minneapolis, 1958; from nurse to assistant head nurse supervisor, education director, Fairmont (Minnesota) Community Hospital, 1959-1963; instructor, Alton (Illinois) Memorial Hospital, 1963-1966; from nursing instructor to associate professor and dean School Nursing, Mankato State University, 1966-1977; assistant administrator, Rice County District One Hospital, Faribault, Minnesota, 1977-1989; Registered Nurse, administrative supervisor, St. Peter (Minnesota) Regional Treatment Center, 1990-1996; speaker, since 1996. Nurse surveyor Minnesota Department Technology Education, St. Paul, 1980-1993. Member of advisory company Licensed Practical Nurse and Master of Arts programs Technology Institute, Faribault, since 1977.

Achievements

• Edna Louise Thayer has been listed as a noteworthy Medical facility administrator, nurse by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Rice County Ext. Board, Faribault, 1986-1991, adult leader 4-H Club, Rice County and St. Paul, 1971-1997. Advisor Medical Explorers, Faribault, 1977-1989.

Member Republican Rodosovich Health Committee, Faribault, 1984-1994. County member Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Faribault, 1984-1987. Member Republican BoudreauHealth Care Advisory Committee, since 1996.

Member Minnesota Organisation Nurse Executives (board directors 1987-1989), District F Nursing Svc. Adminstrs. (president 1980-1982), Minnesota Nurses Association (board directors 1982-1987,President's award 1983, president 5th district 1974, 75, president 13th district 1984-1986), American Association of University Women, Sigma Theta Tau, Delta Kappa Gamma (president Pi chapter 1982-1984, Woman of Achievement award 1985), Hospital Auxiliary.

Interests

• Avocations: crafts, volunteer work, theater, plays.

Connections

Daughter of Walter William Arthur and Hilda Engel Emily Ann (Geistfeld) Wilke;m. David LeRoy Thayer, August 30, 1958. Children: Scott, Tamara, Brenda.

Father:

Walter William Arthur Wilke

Mother:

Hilda Engel Emily Ann (Geistfeld) Wilke

child:

Scott Thayer

child:

Tamara Thayer

child:

Brenda Thayer