Background
Chandler, Rachel Eden was born on September 25, 1941 in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States.
Chandler, Rachel Eden was born on September 25, 1941 in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States.
Bachelor of science in nursing, U. Massachusetts, 1962; Master of Science in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, U. Massachusetts, 1974; Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health, U. Massachusetts, 1990.
Coordinator adult services, Westfield (Massachusetts) Mental Health Clinic, 1974-1977;
assistant professor, director division nursing, American International College, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1977-1984;
associate professor, American International College, Springfield, Massachusetts, since 1984. Director day treatment department psychiatry Baystate Medical Center, 1970-1972. Clinical specialist Brightside Counseling Associations, West Springfield, Massachusetts, since 1985.
Consultant, workshop facilitator We. Massachusetts Hospital, Westfield, 1991, Northampton (Massachusetts) Eastern State Hospital, 1990-1991.
Member West Springfield School Committee, since 1985, chairman, 1986-1988. Member ANA, National League for Nursing, Massachusetts Association School Communications, Philanthropic and Educational Organization (chapter president 1976-1978), Pioneer Valley Area Health Education Center (advisory board), Sigma Theta Tau (Research.award 1990).
Daughter of Elmer H. and Margaret L. (Hutchinson) Allen.