Sharon L. Marquard RNC, MS, CRRN

Educational background

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois
Master of Science in Nursing, Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, Illinois

Professional certifications

Certified Registered Rehabilitation Nurse (C.R.R.N.) by Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Certified Registered Gerontological Nurse (R.N.C.) from American Nurses Association

Professional organizations

Iowa Nurses Association
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society
DePaul University Alumni Association
Northern Illinois University Alumni Association

Work experience

Practicing registered professional nurse since 1977 and have experience in Medical/Surgical, Orthopedic, Neurology, Rheumatology, Gerontology, Home Health, and Rehabilitation Nursing
Taught in associate degree and baccalaureate nursing program in Illinois and Iowa
Independent consultant in legal/ethical nursing concerns, practice issues, policies and procedures, and continuing education in nursing
Currently employed at Genesis Medical Center on the Rehabilitation Unit

Courses taught

Nursing 160 Nursing Interventions I
Nursing 260 Nursing Interventions II
Nursing 300 Health and Physical Assessment

Areas of interest and scholarship

Aspects of rehabilitation
Geriatric nursing
Nursing education
Health promotion

Community service

Active in Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of America
Active in religious education programs for youth in the Catholic Church
Serve as a volunteer school nurse for Trinity Lutheran School in Davenport

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