Geraldine Polly Bednash

Background

Bednash, Geraldine Polly was born on May 6, 1943 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Daughter of David Anthony and Bernice (Brewer) Parrott.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing, Texas Women's University, 1965. Master of Nursing, Catholic University America, 1977. Doctor of Philosophy, University Maryland, 1989.

Career

Nurse, Binghamton (New York) General Hospital, 1967-1969; instructor, Broome County Community College, Binghamton, 1967-1971; assistant professor, Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, 1977-1978; assistant professor, George Mason U., Fairfax, Virginia, 1978-1986; director government relations, American Association College Nursing, Washington, 1986-1989; executive director, American Association College Nursing, Washington, since 1989. Co-chairman National Committee Nursing Implementation Project, Washington, 1990-1991. Consultant in field.

Achievements

• Geraldine Bednash has been listed as a noteworthy educational association administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Political action chairman Virginia Nurses Association, 1979-1983. Nurse clinician So Others Might Eat, Washington, 1981-1983. Captain United States Army, 1963-1967.

Fellow American Academy Nursing. Member ANA, Sigma Theta Tau.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, horticulture.

Connections

Married Thomas Francis Bednash, June 24, 1967. Children: Thomas F. Junior, Joseph Andrew.

Father:

David Anthony Parrott

Mother:

Bernice (Brewer) Parrott

Spouse:

Thomas Francis Bednash

child:

Joseph Andrew Bednash

child:

Thomas F. Junior Bednash