Background
Ellis, Joyce Ann was born on May 17, 1936 in Hammond, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Samuel and Helen (Van Dreal) Hoekema.
Ellis, Joyce Ann was born on May 17, 1936 in Hammond, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Samuel and Helen (Van Dreal) Hoekema.
Diploma, St. Margaret Hospital School Nursing, 1957. Bachelor of science in nursing, DePaul University, 1963. Master of Science, DePaul University, 1965.
Doctor of Education, Northern Illinois University, 1979.
Staff nurse St. Margaret Hospital, Hammond, 1957—1964. Instructor, nursing St. Margaret School Nursing, 1958—1966. Assistant professor, psychiatric mental health nursing Purdue University, Hammond, 1966—1969, associate professor, section chairman & program director, 1968—1973, professor & department chairman, since 1973.
Consultant, numerous colleges and University, since 1974. Lecturer, numerous workshops and University, since 1980.
Advisory committee Northwest Indiana Home Health Services. Member Lake Central School Board, 1972—1976. Chairman Citizens Advisory Committee Purdue University, since 1976.
Board directors Community Health Association, since 1981. Division board hospital governors Our Lady Mercy Hospital, Dyer, Indiana, since 1983. Member of St. Margaret Hospital Alumni Association, National League Nursing, American Nurses Association.
Married William Charles Ellis, April 22, 1960. Children: Christy Ann, Lawrence Charles.