Sharon Ann Whelan

Background

Whelan, Sharon Ann was born on December 6, 1944 in Owatonna, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Zenon and Mathilda Hincheski.

Education

Registered Nurse diploma, St. Mary's School Nursing, Rochester, Minnesota, 1965; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, College St. Thomas, 1980; postgraduate, University of Minnesota, 1984; Master of Science in Health Administration, Mankato State University, 1986.

Career

Charge nurse, in-service director, Owatonna Health Care, 1972-1974; school nurse, Medford (Minnesota) Public Schools, 1974-1977; with management staff, Owatonna City Hospital, 1965-1977; head nurse intensive care, Owatonna City Hospital, 1977-1980; associate, director patient care services, Naeve Health Care Association, Albert Lea, Minnesota, 1980-1984; nursing instructor, Austin (Minnesota) Community College, 1984-1985; senior management, director patient care services, Health Center Owatonna, since 1984. Consultant Indiana Nursing, Owatonna, since 1984, Ambulance Personnel, Owatonna, Albert Lea, 1977-1984.

Achievements

• Sharon Ann Whelan has been listed as a noteworthy Nursing educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Brd. directors American Heart Association, Southeastern Minnesota, 1987, People to People, Owatonna, 1986. Member Nursing Administrative Council of Health Center (board directors since 1985), American Organization Nurse Executives (staff district 1985-1987), Minnesota Nurse Executives, American Hospital Association, The Executive Female (national), Toastmasters International, Alumni Association St. Mary Clubs: Exchange (Owatonna) (fundraiser).

Connections

Married William Earl Jester, April 8, 1938 (deceased April 1977). Children: Scott Alan, Michelle Renee.

Father:

Zenon Hincheski

Mother:

Mathilda Hincheski

Spouse:

William Earl Jester

child:

Scott Alan Whelan

child:

Michelle Renee Whelan