Background
Ward, Sharon Lynne was born on July 19, 1942 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Elwood and Margaret (Fitzsimmons) Ward.
Ward, Sharon Lynne was born on July 19, 1942 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Elwood and Margaret (Fitzsimmons) Ward.
Student, Grand Rapids Junior College, 1960-1961; Bachelor of science in nursing, University of Michigan, 1964.
Staff nurse neuropsychiatry institute, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, 1964-1968;
assistant director nursing, Kent Oaks Psychiatric Unit, Grand Rapids, 1968-1969;
director nursing, Kent Oaks Psychiatric Unit, Grand Rapids, 1969-1988;
administrative assistant for nursing, Kent Community Hospital, Grand Rapids, 1988-1991;
staff nurse, Kent Community Hospital, Grand Rapids, 1991-1992;
former instructor adult education, Kent Intermediate School District, Grand Rapids. Past member nursing advisory group West Michigan Health Systems Agency, Grand Rapids. Member ad hoc committee for Michigan Mental Health Code, 1979.
Past guestlectr. Butterworth Hospital School Nursing, Blodgett Memorial Medical Center Sch.Nursing, Mercy Center School Nursing, Grand Rapids Junior College School Nursing.
Member Vallie Jones Guild Kent Oaks Psychiatric Unit, since 1978. Member nursing advisory committee Grand Rapids Junior College, 1987-1990, secretary, 1989-1990.