Background
Samson, Linda Forrest was born on December 7, 1949 in Miami. Daughter of Alvin S. and Grace (Kanner) Forrest.
Nursing educator and administrator
Samson, Linda Forrest was born on December 7, 1949 in Miami. Daughter of Alvin S. and Grace (Kanner) Forrest.
Bachelor of science in nursing, Emory University, 1972; Minnesota, Emory University, 1973; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Pennsylvania, 1989.
Nursing instructor, Georgia State University, Atlanta, 1974-1978;
neonatal intensive care nurse, Northside Hospital, Atlanta, 1976-1978;
perinatal clinical specialist, Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, Camden, New Jersey, 1978-1982;
per diem staff nurse, Intensive Care Unit nursery, labor and delivery, Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, Camden, New Jersey, 1982-1988;
assistant professor, nursing, Kennesaw College, Marietta, Georgia, 1988-1989;
assistant professor, Clayton College and State University, Morrow, Georgia, 1989-1992;
associate professor, Clayton College and State University, 1992-1998;
professor, Clayton College and State University, since 1998;
head baccalaureate nursing department, Clayton College and State University, Morrow, Georgia, 1991-1994;
acting dean School Health Sciences, Clayton College and State University, Morrow, Georgia, 1992-1994;
dean School Health Sciences, Clayton College and State University, since 1994. Adjunct faculty Gloucester County College, 1981-1983. Adjunct clinical preceptor University of Pennsylvania School Nursing, 1981-1983, lecturer in perinatal nursing, 1983-1988.
Nursing director Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative, 1982-1984. Researcher and lecturer in field.
Board directors, chairman professional advisory committee South Jersey chapter March of Dimes, 1980-1985. Member American Nurses Association (certified advanced nursing administration, Registered Nurse, British Columbia National Education Association), high risk perinatal nursing), American Association of Critical Care Nurses (program committee 1987-1988, research committee 1988-1989, project development task force 1989, strategic planning committee 1989, board directors 1987-1990, board directors certification corporation 1987-1990, chair neonatal and pediatric appeal panels 1992), American Organization Nurse Executives (planning committee 1994-1995), National Association Neonatal Nurses (public policy and legislation committee 1994-1996), Association Women's Health, Obstetrics and Neonatal Nurses, National Perinatal Association (program planning committee 1983-1985, resolutions committee 1984-1988, standards development committee special interest group task force 1985-1988, board directors 1985-1989, chairman resolutions committee 1988, finance committee 1989, public health policy committee), Illinois Nurses Association, Georgia Perinatal Association New Jersey (president 1982-1986), Sigma Theta Tau (bylaws committee), American Cancer Society (regional leader bd, secretary vice chair, vice president, president).
Married Mark I. Samson, January 29, 1972. Children: Amy, Josh.