Background
Erickson, Florence Henrietta was born on February 22, 1914 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Harry and Esther (Johnson) Erickson.
Erickson, Florence Henrietta was born on February 22, 1914 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Harry and Esther (Johnson) Erickson.
Graduate, McKeesport Hospital School Nursing, 1935. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education, University Pittsburgh, 1947. Doctor of Philosophy, University Pittsburgh, 1957.
Master of Science, Yale, 1954.
Orthopedic staff nursing, New York Orthopedic Hospital, New York City, 1935-1936; industrial nursing, Jones & Laughlin Steel Company, McKeesport Tin Plate, 1936-1944; instructor pediatric nursing, assistant professor, then professor, department chairman, U. Pittsburgh, 1945-1977; professor nursing care of children, U. Pittsburgh, 1977-1980; professor emeritus, U. Pittsburgh, since 1980. Chairman interdivisional council maternal and child health nursing Pennsylvania League for Nursing, 1953. Member nursing research study section National Institutes of Health, 1965-1967, project director nurse scientist training grant, 1970-1976.
Member American Nurses Association, National League for Nursing (steering committee inter-division council on maternal and child health 1957-1961, vice chairman and chairman elect 1963-1967), Alpha Tau Delta (past national treasurer, national president 1947).