Virginia Lee Cora

Background

Cora, Virginia Lee was born on September 14, 1939 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Daughter of Clyde L. and Alma Lydia (Opper) Brothers.

Education

Bachelor of science in nursing, University Mississippi, Jackson, 1961. Master Nursing, University Mississippi, Jackson, 1972. Doctor of Science in Nursing, University Alabama, Birmingham, 1985.

Master of Science in Nursing, Mississippi University for Women, 1988.

Career

Assistant professor nursing Mississippi College School Nursing, Clinton. Staff charge nurse Mississippi Methodist Rehabilitation Center, Jackson. Director accreditation and licensure Mississippi Department Mental Health.

Associate professor nursing Mississippi University for Women, Columbus, 1990-1995. Assistant professor nursing University Mississippi, Jackson, since 1998.

Achievements

• Virginia Lee Cora has been listed as a noteworthy adult and geriatrics nurse practitioner by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Nurses Association (certified adult and gerontological nurse practitioner), American Academy Nurse Practitioners, National Conference Gerontological Nurse Practitioners (secretary since 1998), Mississippi Nurses Association (numerous offices), Sigma Theta Tau (research grantee 1984, 88).

Connections

Married Spiro Pete Cora, July 9, 1961. Children: Michael Spiro, Catherine Ann, Christopher Spiro.

Father:

Clyde L. Brothers

Mother:

Alma Lydia (Opper) Brothers

Spouse:

Spiro Pete Cora

child:

Catherine Ann Cora

child:

Christopher Spiro Cora

child:

Michael Spiro Cora