Pamela Gaherin Watson

Background

Watson, Pamela Gaherin was born on October 5, 1941 in New York City. Daughter of John Joseph and Rita Gaherin.

Education

Diploma Massachusetts General Hospital School Nursing, 1964. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Boston University, 1971, Master of Science, 1972, Doctor of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling, 1982.

Career

Head nurse Yale-New Haven Hospital, 1964—1966, Tufts-New England Medical Center, Boston, 1966—1967. Instructor Boston University School Nursing, 1973—1977, assistant professor, 1977—1983, associate professor, since 1983, chairman department rehabilitation nursing, since 1978, chair department medical/surgical rehabilitation and gerontology, 1985—1986, chair Master of Science degree program, 1986—1987. Professor, chairman department nursing College Allied Health Sciences, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia.

Professor Jefferson Medical College, College Graduate Studies. Book review editor Rehabilitation Nursing, 1979—1983. Member editorial board Cancer Nursing, since 1979, Rehabilitation Nursing, 1979—1987.

Board directors Parent-Teachers Association, Peirce School, Newton, Massachusetts, 1981—1982. Editor North-East Region International Association Enterostomal Therapy Newsletter, 1981—1983. Board directors, consultant Extended Day Program, Newton, 1982—1984.

Associate editor Journal Enterostomal Therapy, since 1984.

Achievements

• Pamela Gaherin Watson has been listed as a noteworthy rehabilitation nurse by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Nurses Association, American Psychological Association American Congress Rehabilitation Medicine, American Nurses Association, Council Nurse Researchers, American Public Health Association, American Association.Cancer Educators, Sigma Theta Tau. Club: Cambridge Boat.

Connections

Married Barron C. Watson, May 4, 1970. 1 child, Willis Fanning.

Spouse:

Barron C. Watson

child:

Willis Fanning Watson