Background

Arnold, Wilda Fae Kennon was born on July 21, 1933 in Trout, Louisiana, United States. Daughter of Ellis C. and Ceola (Fairbanks) Kennon.

Education

Bachelor of science in nursing, Northwestern State University, 1955. MSN, Texas Woman's University, 1970. Doctor of Education, East Texas State University, 1983.

Career

Staff nurse, Veterans Administration Hospital., New Orleans and Shreveport, Louisiana, 1955-1963; staff nurse, City of Houston Health Department, 1963-1964; supervisor, City of Houston Health Department, 1964-1965; instructor, Houston Baptist U., 1970-1971; assistant professor, Houston Baptist U., 1971-1974; assistant professor, Texas Woman's U., Dallas, 1975-1978; associate professor, Texas Woman's U., Dallas, 1978-1994; professor nursing, Texas Woman's U., Dallas, since 1995.

Achievements

• Wilda Fae Kennon Arnold has been listed as a noteworthy Nursing educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Nurses Association, National League for Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau.

Connections

Married John H. Arnold, September 2, 1955. Children: Steve R., J. Mark.

Father:

Ellis C. Kennon

Mother:

Ceola (Fairbanks) Kennon

Spouse:

John H. Arnold

child:

J. Mark Arnold

child:

Steve R. Arnold