Background
Torkelson, Natalie Gail was born on February 27, 1949 in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States. Daughter of Einar Oliver and Ruby Hilma Peterson.
Torkelson, Natalie Gail was born on February 27, 1949 in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States. Daughter of Einar Oliver and Ruby Hilma Peterson.
Bachelor of science in nursing, Gustavus Adolphus College, 1971. MSN, University Oklahoma, 1984.
Nurses' aide Elliott Hospital, Manchester, 1965—1969. Nursing assistant Bethesda Lutheran Hospital, St. Paul, 1969—1971, St. Francis Hospital, Tulsa, 1970. Staff nurse Hillcrest Medical Center, 1971—1975, head nurse, 1975—1986, director professional nursing, critical care, since 1986.
Consultant primary nursing program development Creative Specialists, Inc., ulsa, 1979.
Staffing coordinator Neighbor Free health Clinic, Tulsa, since 1972. Member of American Nurses Association, Oklahoma Nurses Association (district director 1980-1981), American Association Critical Care Nurses (treasurer 1974-1976, vice president 1976-1977, president 1977-1978), American Heart Association (board directors North-East Oklahoma chapter since 1984), Sigma Theta Tau.
Married Bruce Emil Torkelson, June 27, 1970. Children: Kristen Emily, Katie Olivia.