Background
Sherk, Lorraine Martha was born on November 1, 1922 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of William Frederick and Martha Wilhelmina (Dierking) Meyer.
Sherk, Lorraine Martha was born on November 1, 1922 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of William Frederick and Martha Wilhelmina (Dierking) Meyer.
Student, Central Missouri State University, 1940—1942. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Washington University, 1947. Master of Education, 1963.
Private duty nurse, Washington, 1946—1957. Instructor Deaconess School Nursing, 1950, St. Luke's School Nursing, 1957—1962. Associate director, 1962—1971.
Director nursing education, since 1971. Past accreditation visitor Indiana State Board Nursing. Past president Federation for Accessible Nursing Education and Licensure.
Member of St. Luke's Alumni Association, Deans and Directors St. Louis School Nursing (past chairman), Show-Me State Diploma Nurse Educators, Assembly Hospital Schools Nursing (past member governing council, program committee, chairman resolutions committee), Missouri League Nursing (nominating committee), National League Nursing (past accreditation visitor, chairman board review diploma programs), American Heart Association, Humane Society Missouri, Missouri Citizens for Life, Hospital Association Metropolitan St. Louis (past committee), Missouri Hospital Association, Kirkwood History Society, Kappa Delta Pi.
Married George W. Sherk, September 13, 1947.