Background
Cárdenas, Maria E. was born on June 26, 1944 in Cárdenas, Cuba. Daughter of Jose C. and Betha F. Cárdenas. came to the United States, 1962.
Cárdenas, Maria E. was born on June 26, 1944 in Cárdenas, Cuba. Daughter of Jose C. and Betha F. Cárdenas. came to the United States, 1962.
Doctor of Arts in Nursing, Baptist College, 1971; Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Baptist College, 1972; Doctor of Arts in Horticulture, Trident Technology College, 1978; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Medical University of Southern California, 1979; Master of Science in Nursing, Medical University of Southern California, 1984.
Practical nurse, Roper Hospital, Charleston, South Carolina., 1967; licensed practical nurse, North Hudson Hospital, Weehawken, New Jersey, 1968-1969; staff nurse, North Hudson Hospital, Weehawken, New Jersey, 1972-1977; staff nurse, St. Francis Xavier Hospital, Charleston, South Carolina., since 1978; private duty nurse, Charleston Registry, 1980; clinical instructor, Roper Hospital School Practical Nursing, Charleston, 1980-1983; director, Roper Hospital School Practical Nursing, Charleston, 1985-1987; assistant professor, Lander College, Greenwood, South Carolina., since 1988. Geriatric consultant Hermina Traeye Nursing Home, Johns Island, South Carolina., 1989, May Forest Center, Sisters Our Lady Mercy, James Island, South Carolina., 1984.
Vice-chairperson Sea Island Comprehensive Health Care Center, Johns Island, 1986-1987, chairperson, 1988. Group leader Senior Citizens Center, Greenwood, since 1988. Member American Nurse's Association (chapter director 1982-1984, 2nd vice president 1985-1986), National League Nurses (1st vice president since 1989), Hospices Charleston Medical University of Southern California Alumni Association (1st vice president 1985-1987), Sigma Theta Tau (chairman fundraising 1982-1983).