Background
McNelly, Patricia Colligan was born on July 18, 1930 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Miles and Emma (Larson) Colligan.
developmental disabilities nurse
McNelly, Patricia Colligan was born on July 18, 1930 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Miles and Emma (Larson) Colligan.
Certified, University of Wisconsin, 1951; Bachelor of science in nursing, University of Wisconsin, 1959; Master of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1978.
Director nursing, Center Wisconsin Center, Madison, 1964-1988;
retired, State of Wisconsin, Madison, 1988. Member professional advisory board Office of Mental Retardation Development Disabilities, State of New York, Albany, 1976-1992. Board of trustees Commision on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, 1980-1982, 83-89.
Consultant educator New Zealand Department of Health, 1985-1986. Consultant and researcher in field.
Fellow American Association Mental Retardation, World Health Organization, Sigma Theta Tau. Member New Zealand Nurses Association (traveling fellow).
Married James M. McNelly, December 30, 1950. Children: Stephen, Thomas, William, Richard, Mary.