Background
Converse, Joyce Ellen was born on October 8, 1947 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Arnold Emil and Ellen Marie Strom.
Converse, Joyce Ellen was born on October 8, 1947 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Arnold Emil and Ellen Marie Strom.
Diploma of nursing, St. Luke's Hospital School Nursing, 1968; student, University Wisconsin, 1976; Bachelor of science in nursing, University of Wisconsin, 1986; MSN, University of Wisconsin, 1989.
Staff nurse, St. Mary's Hospital, Duluth, Minnesota, 1968-1969; staff nurse, Madison General Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin, 1969-1977; maternal nurse clinician, Madison General Hospital, Madison, 1977-1984; maternal nurse clinician, Meriter-Madison General Hospital, Madison, 1984-1990; nurse manager, Meriter-Park Hospital, Madison, 1990-1993; vice president, Higman Healthcare, since 1993. Lecturer University of Wisconsin School Nursing, Madison, 1990-1991. Lecturer various professional organizations.
Member Association Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (National Cadet Corps inpatient obstetric nursing certified), National Perinatal Association, Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care, Sigma Theta Tau.
Married Gerald Lee Converse, June 21, 1968. Children: Lisa Joy, Scott Gerald.