Background
Patton, Margaret Mcgowan was born on August 12, 1946 in Ithaca, New York, United States. Daughter of James J. and Doris M. (VanRiper) McGowan.
Patton, Margaret Mcgowan was born on August 12, 1946 in Ithaca, New York, United States. Daughter of James J. and Doris M. (VanRiper) McGowan.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Niagara University, Niagara Falls, New York, 1968. Master of Science in Education, State University of New York, Brockport, 1979. Master of Science in Nursing, Russell Sage College, Troy, New York, 1990.
Public health nurse, Nassau County Health Department, Mineola, New York, 1970-1972; supervising public health nurse, Cayuga County Department Health, Auburn, New York, 1972-1975; assistant professor, Cayuga County Community College, Auburn, 1975-1985; maternal-child health consultant nurse, program manager, New York State Department Health, Albany, 1985-1990; associate in professional nursing education, New York State Education Department, Albany, since 1990.
Member of New York State Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau.
Married Timothy J. Patton, July 29, 1986. Children: Veronica M. Michaelis, Stephanie G. Michaelis, Sean A., Brian D.