Kay Swenson Assam

Background

Assam, Kay Swenson was born on January 5, 1936 in Sioux Falls, South Dakot. Daughter of Selmer George and Pearl H. (Moen) Swenson.

Education

Bachelor, Augustana College, Sioux Falls, 1978; Master of Arts, U. South Dakot, 1980; Doctor of Education, U. South Dakot, 1988.

Career

Nurse team leader, Sioux Valley Hospital, Sioux Falls, 1978-1980; psychological liaison nurse intern, Sioux Valley Hospital, Sioux Falls, 1979-1980; team leader, McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls, 1980-1981; clinical psychology intern, VA Medical Center, Sioux Falls, 1981-1983; neuropsychology intern, Geriatric Research, Edition and Clinical Center, VA Medical Center, Minneapolis, 1983; geriatric specialist, Southeastern Mental Health, Sioux Falls, 1984; assistant professor, coordinator committee and mental health nursing, South Dakot State University, Brookings, since 1986.

Achievements

• Kay Swenson Assam has been listed as a noteworthy Mental health nurse, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chair Alzheimer's Association Education, Sioux Falls, 1986-1987, board directors, 1984-1986, 92. Member Governor's Advisory Committee on Aging, Pierre, South Dakot, 1978-1988. Chair Legislation Committee, 1979-1983.

Secretary South Dakot Board of Psychology Examiners, Pierre, 1980-1988. Member APA, ANA, South Dakot Nurses Association, Gerontological Society American, Minnesota Gerontol.Soc. American, Sigma Theta Tau, Phi Kappa Delta.

Connections

Married Fred Assam, August 14,1954. Children: Mary Kay, Sam, Lori, Dale Elizabeth, Jeanne, Jennifer, Coral.

Father:

Selmer George Swenson

Mother:

Pearl H. (Moen) Swenson

Spouse:

Fred Assam

child:

Mary Kay Assam

child:

Coral Assam

child:

Jeanne Assam

child:

Lori Assam

child:

Sam Assam

child:

Jennifer Assam

child:

Dale Elizabeth Assam