Mary C. Tolan

Background

Tolan, Mary C. was born on April 20, 1949 in Mendota, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Robert John and Anne (Oklesen) Tolan.

Education

Bachelor of science in nursing, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1971; postgraduate, Illinois Benedictine College, since 1993.

Career

Staff nurse in surgical Intensive Care Unit University Illinois Hospital, Chicago, 1971-1972. Public health nurse Mile Square Health Center, 1972-1973. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner DuPage Health Department, Wheaton, Illinois, 1973-1978, University Chicago Hospital, 1978-1980.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome regional consultant Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, 1980-1982. Apnea clinician Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, 1982-1986. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Michael Reese health maintenance organization, Chicago, 1986-1990.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome regional counselor Illinois Department Public Health, Springfield, Illinois, 1990-1998. Master of Surgery nurse consultant Illinois Department Human Services, Tinley Park, since 1998. Consultant Lisle (Illinois) Youth Council, 1973-1978.

Achievements

• Mary C. Tolan has been listed as a noteworthy pediatric nurse practitioner, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow National Association Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners (certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner). Member American College of Sports Medicine, United States Ski Association, Nordic Fox Ski Club (vice president 1985-1986), Illinois Paddling Council.

Interests

• Avocations: cross-country skiing, canoe marathon racing, jogging, music, art.

Connections

Father:

Robert John Tolan

Mother:

Anne (Oklesen) Tolan