Background
Torkelson, Rita Katherine was born on September 13, 1943 in Algona, Iowa, United States.
Torkelson, Rita Katherine was born on September 13, 1943 in Algona, Iowa, United States.
Diploma, St. Joseph's School Nursing, Sioux City, Iowa, 1964. Bachelor of science in nursing, South Dakota State University, 1989. Metropolitan Statistical Areas, University South Dakota, 1994.
Head nurse surgical intensive care, Veterans Administration Hospital., Sioux Falls, South Dakot, 1970-1977; head nurse surgical service, Veterans Administration Hospital., Sioux Falls, 1977-1983; medical/surgical supervisor, Veterans Administration Hospital., Sioux Falls, 1983-1994; nurse manager, since 1994.
Member AACN, National Association Quality Assurance Professionals, Sigma Theta Tau.