Background
Collins, Mary Schaffer was born on November 13, 1945 in Sayre, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Robert L. and Dorothy Mae (McCormick) Shaffer.
Collins, Mary Schaffer was born on November 13, 1945 in Sayre, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Robert L. and Dorothy Mae (McCormick) Shaffer.
Bachelor of Science, Keuka College, 1966; Master of Science, Syracuse University, 1975; Doctor of Philosophy, Syracuse University, 1981.
Public health nurse, City-County Health Department, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1966-1969; instructor, Broome Community College, Binghamton, New York, 1972-1974; lecturer, Binghamton (New York) U., 1976-1981; assistant professor, Binghamton (New York) U., 1981-1986; dean Decker School Nursing, Binghamton (New York) U., since 1988. Member of New York State Board for Nursing, since 1995.
Board of directors Fairview Good Shepard Home, Binghamton, since 1986. Member ANA, American Association Colls. Nursing (education and credentialing since 1986), National League Nursing (state visiting 1991-1996), New York State Council Deans (pres.1992-1994), Sigma Theta Tau (Zeta Iota chapter president, vice president 1980-1987).
Married Christopher M. Collins, June 25, 1966. Children: Robert M. Collins, Charles A. Collins.