Background
Buchanan, Gwendolyn Ann Jones was born on June 17, 1927 in New Straitsville, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Thomas Britton and Gwendolyn (McGrady) Jones.
Buchanan, Gwendolyn Ann Jones was born on June 17, 1927 in New Straitsville, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Thomas Britton and Gwendolyn (McGrady) Jones.
Bachelor of science in nursing, University Oklahoma, 1967. Master of Science, University Oklahoma, 1978.
Staff nurse to head nurse neurosurgery and neurology Virginia Hospital, Memphis, 1949—1959. Head nurse neurosurgery and neurology rehabilitation Virginia Medical Center, Oklahoma City, 1960—1965, clinical nursing supervisor ambulatory care, 1968—1980, assistant chief nurse surgical/ambulatory care, since 1981. Nurse coordinator, consultant Midwest City (Oklahoma) Hospital, 1966—1968.
Clinical assistant professor University Oklahoma College Nursing.
Member of American Nurses Association, University Oklahoma College Nursing Alumni Association (chairman nominating committee 1982), Oklahoma Nursing Service Administrators, Oklahoma Home Health Care Association (standards committee 1979-1981, chairman nominations committee 1981), Oklahoma Nurses Association (director 1969-1971), Oklahoma League Nursing (Recognition award 1980-1981), Association Ambulatory Care Nursing Service Administrators, Emergency Department Nurses Association (chairman education and program committee), National League Nursing, Order Eastern Star, Sigma Theta Tau (chapter president 1982).
Married Jim Charles Buchanan, October 2, 1948. Children: Linda Sue Buchanan Laakman, Cynthia Dianne Buchanan Patterson, Jim Charles, Thomas Britton.