Shirley Ann McFarland

Background

McFarland, Shirley Ann was born on September 25, 1935 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Charles Thomas and Hettie Jane (Kunkle) Brown.

Education

Diploma in Nursing, Johnstown (Pennsylvania) Memorial Hospital, 1956. Bachelor of Science, University Kansas, 1976. MSN, Wayne State University, 1985.

Career

Operating room staff nurse, Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, 1956; charge nurse, Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, 1957-1958; staff nurse, clinical instructor, Torrence Eastern State Hospital, Blairsville, Pennsylvania, 1956-1957; instructor classroom and clinic, Clarinda (Iowa) Community College, 1960-1962; head nurse, Standish (Michigan) Cmty. Hospital, 1971-1982; in-service director, Geriatric Village, West Branch, Michigan, 1982-1983; instructor classroom and clinic, Kirtland Community College, Roscommon, Michigan, 1982-1983; nurse practitioner, District Health Department #2, West Branch, 1988-1994; nurse practitioner, Primary Care Practice, West Branch, since 1985.

Achievements

• Shirley Ann McFarland has been listed as a noteworthy Women"s health nurse by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Precinct delegate Republican Party, Rose City, 1984. Singer Ogeman Players. Member Michigan Nurses Association (Outstanding Nurse in Advanced Practice 1992, Primary Care Practice President's award for excellence 1997), Sigma Theta Tau.

Interests

• Avocations: knitting, camping, exploring historical sites.

Connections

Married Marion Luther McFarland, July 5, 1958. Children: Shirley Marie McKinney, David Eugene, Kevin Paul.

Father:

Charles Thomas Brown

Mother:

Hettie Jane (Kunkle) Brown

Spouse:

Marion Luther McFarland

child:

David Eugene McFarland

child:

Shirley Marie McKinney McFarland

child:

Kevin Paul McFarland