Oleda Jackson Higgins

Background

Higgins, Oleda Jackson was born in Thibodaux, Louisiana, United States. Daughter of Tillman and Bessie (Charles) Jackson.

Education

Bachelor of science in nursing, Dillard U., 1958.

Career

From staff nurse to nursing director, Flint-Goodridge Hospital, New Orleans, 1958-1978; staff nurse, Jo Ellen Smith Medical Center, New Orleans, 1979-1995; retired,, 1995. Nursing home consultant Baptist Faith Home, New Orleans, 1968-1972.

Achievements

• Oleda Jackson Higgins has been listed as a noteworthy medical and surgical nurse by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member ANA, National League for Nursing, Dillard U. Professional Organisation Nurses, Order Eastern Star, Chi ETa Phi (basileus Rho Chi chapter, chaplain 1976).

Interests

• Avocations: singing, soft music, operas.

Connections

Married Samuel J. Higgins. 1 child, Sterling J.

Father:

Tillman Jackson

Mother:

Bessie (Charles) Jackson

Spouse:

Samuel J. Higgins

child:

Sterling J. Higgins