Karen Marie Olson

Background

Olson, Karen Marie was born on June 25, 1966 in Manchester, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Martin Joseph and Joann Bernice (Ries) Kruse.

Education

Bachelor of science in nursing, Mount Mercy College, 1988.

Career

Nurses aide, Crestview Acres Nursing Home, Marion, Iowa., summer 1985; nurses aide, Queen of Angels Infirmary, Cedar Rapids, Iowa., 1986-1988; nursing intern, St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota, summer 1987; staff Registered Nurse, Mercy Hospital Medical Center, Des Moines, 1988-1993; childbirth educator, Regional Health Education Center, Mason City, Iowa., since 1993; staff Registered Nurse, North Iowa Mercy Health Center, Mason City, since 1993; legal consultant, Brown, Kinsey & Fuakhouser, Mason City, since 1994.

Achievements

• Karen Marie Olson has been listed as a noteworthy Women"s health nurse, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Sigma Theta Tau (Kappa Xi chapter).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, baking, spending time with friends and family.

Connections

Married John Edward Olson, September 4, 1993.

Father:

Martin Joseph Kruse

Mother:

Joann Bernice (Ries) Kruse

Spouse:

John Edward Olson