Linda Walter Johnston

Background

Johnston, Linda Walter was born on July 8, 1939 in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Austin Jacob and Jane (Ross) Walter.

Education

Bachelor of science in nursing, Emory University, 1962; MSN, Medical College of Georgia, 1987; Doctor of Philosophy, Medical College of Georgia, 1993.

Career

Staff nurse recovery, Emory University, Atlanta, 1962-1963; director in-service education, Ochiltree General Hospital, Perryton, Texas, 1966-1967; instructor, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School Nursing, Atlanta, 1972-1973; instructor, Lanier Memorial Hospital, Langdale, Alabama, 1977; school nurse, Five Forks Middle School, Lawrenceville, Georgia, 1979-1982; instructor nursing, University of Southern California, Aiken, 1987; professor nursing, University of Southern California, Aiken, since 1987; interim director, associate degree nursing program, University of Southern California, Aiken, 1991-1992. State and local advisory National Student Nurses Association, since 1992. Presenter in field.

Achievements

• Linda Walter Johnston has been listed as a noteworthy Nursing educator, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active participant Habitat for Humanity, 1994. Member ANA (district president 1987-1989), National League for Nursing, South Carolina. Academy Science, Society Rogerian Scholars (national board member since 1993), Sigma Theta Tau International, Sigma Xi.

Interests

• Avocation: outdoor activities.

Connections

Married William Ross Johnston, August 30, 1963. Children: Mary Elizabeth, Melissa, Rob.

Father:

Austin Jacob Walter

Mother:

Jane (Ross) Walter

Spouse:

William Ross Johnston

child:

Mary Elizabeth Johnston

child:

Melissa Johnston

child:

Rob Johnston