Occupation: Medical and Surgical Nurse (Retired)
Born: Cleveland, Ohio, January 19, 1939
Education:
BSN, Seattle Pacific University, Magna Cum Laude (1986)
BA in Psychology, Southern Colorado State College (1975)
AA in Nursing, Southern Colorado State College (1974)
Certifications:
Registered Nurse, State of Washington
Career:
Preceptor, Orientation of Registered Nurses and Student Registered Nurses, Swedish Hospital Medical Center, Seattle, WA (1975-Present)
Staff Nurse, III Orthopedic Unit, Clinical Spine Educator, Swedish Hospital Medical Center, Seattle, WA (1975-Present)
Clinical Spine Educator, Swedish Hospital Medical Center, Seattle, WA (1998-2002)
Career Related:
Medical Mission, Mexico (2008-2009); Medical Mission, Mississippi Katrina Relief (2006-2007); Medical Mission, Official Camp Nurse, Camp Li-WA, Mexico (2006); Medical Mission, Official Camp Nurse, Camp Li-WA, Fairbanks, AK (2006); Medical Mission, Mexico (2006); Medical Mission, Philippines (2004); Lecturer, College of Nursing, Raleigh Fitkin Memorial Hospital, St. Petersburg, Russia (2003); Guest Speaker, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Dallas, TX (2002); Medical Mission, Official Camp Nurse, Camp Li-WA, Fairbanks, AK (2002); Guest Speaker, Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Techniques, Cadaver Workshop, University of Washington, Seattle, WA (2001); Medical Mission, Clinic for Street Children, Honolulu Police Department (2001); Medical Mission, Satipo, Peru (2000); Lecturer, Manzini, Swaziland, South Africa (1999); Planning Task Force, Faculty, National Nurses Conference, The Nurse and Spinal Surgery, Cleveland, OH
Creative Works:
Contributing Author, Making Sense of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (1998); Author, “Spinal Disease and Surgical Interventions” (1995)
Memberships:
Member, National Association of Orthopedic Nurses
Family:
Daughter of Henry Clifford Nichols; Mabel Pauline (Hill) Nichols
Married Ruben Thomassen (10/10/1979)
Children: Rhonda; Terry; Diana; Philipp; Jody; Barbara
Biography Sources:
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Who’s Who in Finance and Industry – 2001-2002, 32nd Edition (pub. 2001)
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Who’s Who in America – 2018, 71st Edition (pub. 2018)
Who’s Who in America – 2009, 63rd Edition (pub. 2008)
Who’s Who in America – 2008, 62nd Edition (pub. 2007)
Who’s Who in America – 2003, 57th Edition (pub. 2002)
Who’s Who in America – 2002, 56th Edition (pub. 2001)
Who’s Who in America – 2001, 55th Edition (pub. 2000)
Who’s Who in America – 1999, 53rd Edition (pub. 1998)
Who’s Who in America – 1998, 52nd Edition (pub. 1997)
Who’s Who in America – 1997, 51st Edition (pub. 1996)
Who’s Who in American Nursing – 1993-1994, 5th Edition (pub. 1993)
Who’s Who in American Nursing – 1990-1991, 4th Edition (pub. 1991)
Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare – 2011-2012, 8th Edition (pub. 2011)
Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare – 2009-2010, 7th Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare – 2000-2001, 3rd Edition (pub. 2000)
Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare – 1997-1998, 1st Edition (pub. 1996)
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Who’s Who in the World – 2008, 25th Edition (pub. 2007)
Who’s Who in the World – 2007, 24th Edition (pub. 2006)
Who’s Who in the World – 2006, 23rd Edition (pub. 2005)
Who’s Who in the World – 2005, 22nd Edition (pub. 2004)
Who’s Who in the World – 2003, 20th Edition (pub. 2002)
Who’s Who in the World – 2002, 19th Edition (pub. 2001)
Who’s Who in the World – 2001, 18th Edition (pub. 2000)
Who’s Who in the World – 2000, 17th Edition (pub. 1999)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2008-2009, 27th Edition (pub. 2008)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2004-2005, 24th Edition (pub. 2004)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2002-2003, 23rd Edition (pub. 2002)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2001-2002, 22nd Edition (pub. 2000)
Who’s Who of American Women – 1999-2000, 21st Edition (pub. 1998)
Who’s Who of American Women – 1997-1998, 20th Edition (pub. 1997)
Who’s Who of American Women – 1995-1996, 19th Edition (pub. 1995)
