Jo Anne Carlson

Background

Carlson, Jo Anne was born on July 23, 1932 in Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Joseph Michael and Mary Victoria (Roper) McN.

Education

Bachelor of science in nursing, Briar Cliff College, 1956. Master of Arts, University Redlands, California, 1979.

Career

Pediatric supervisor St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Sioux City, Iowa, 1955-1957. Staff nurse Good Samaritan Hospital, West Palm Beach, Florida, 1957-1958. Psychiatric supervisor Glenwood Hills Hospital, Minneapolis, 1958-1961.

Surgical staff nurse Veterans Administration Hospital, 1961-1962. Pediatric nurse Mount Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles, 1963-1964, instructor inservice, 1964-1969. Instructor nursing Los Angeles Unified School, 1970-1974.

Education coordinator Century City Hospital, Los Angeles, 1975-1985. Coordinator quality assurance Temple Community Hospital, Los Angeles, 1986-1991, director education, 1986-1991. School nurse Los Angeles Unified Schools, since 1991.

Retired, 2001.

Achievements

• Jo Anne Carlson has been listed as a noteworthy nurse by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of National Association School Nurses, Philanthropist Educational Organization, Los Angeles Council School Nurses, California School Nurse Organization, Spina Bifida Association, California School Nurse Association.

Interests

• Piano, golf, stamps, plates, poetry.

Connections

Father:

Joseph Michael McN.

Mother:

Mary Victoria (Roper) McN.