Occupation: Nursing Educator
Born: Saint Joseph, Michigan, May 27, 1947
Education:
PhD, University of California, San Francisco, CA (1979)
MSN, University of California, Los Angeles, CA (1973)
BSN, Arizona State University (1969)
Certifications:
Registered Nurse, California
Career:
Professor Emeritus, Wichita State University (2014-Present)
Professor, School of Nursing, Wichita State University (1995-Present)
Chair, School of Nursing, Wichita State University (1995-Present)
Professor, Institute on Family and Neighborhood Life, Clemson University (2004-2014)
Dean, Graduate School, Clemson University (1998-2004)
Associate Vice Provost, Research and Dean Graduate School, Clemson University (1998)
Professor, School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN (1990-1995)
Associate Professor, School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco (1983-1990)
Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, University of California, Los Angeles (1980-1983)
Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, GA (1979-1980)
Instructor, Nursing School, College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT (1973-1975)
Charge Nurse, Naval Hospital, San Diego, CA (1969-1971)
Career Related:
Consultant, Nursing, Research Children’s Hospital, Oakland, CA (1988-Present); Clinical Specialist, Emory Perinatal Center, Atlanta, GA (1979-1980)
Military:
With, U.S. Navy
Civic:
Board of Directors, Emeritus College, Clemson, Presently; EAR Foundation (1990-Present); Task Force, California Department Health Services, Sacramento, CA (1987-Present); Board of Directors, Gradschool.com (1998-2004); Board of Directors, California Affiliate, American Diabetes Association, San Francisco, CA (1988-1990); Editorial Board, Journal of Pediatric Nursing; Participant, Local Conservation Activities; League of Women Voters
Creative Works:
Author, “Nursing Care of Children” (1985); Editor, “The Child and Family Facing Life-Threatening Illness” (1987); Contributor, Articles, Professional Journals
Awards:
Grantee, Bureau of Health Care and Assistance (1987-Present); Fulbright Scholar (1992-1993); Book of Year Award (1987); Book of Year Award (1985); Research Award, Alpha Eta Chapter, Sierra, Sigma Theta Tau (1984)
Memberships:
National Institutes of Health (1986-Present); Founding President, Atlanta Chapter, Association for Care Children’s Health (1979-1980); American Association for the Advancement of Science; American Nurses Association; Society for Research in Child Development; President, Alpha Eta Chapter, Sierra, Sigma Theta Tau
Family:
Daughter of George Barfoot and Barbara (Hayne) Holaday
Hobbies:
Hiking
Biography Sources:
Who’s Who Among Human Services Professionals – 1992-1993, 3rd Edition (pub. 1991)
Who’s Who in America – 2010, 64th Edition (pub. 2009)
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 the West – 1989-1990, 22nd Edition (pub. 1989)
