Type Of Business:
School District
Expertise:
Ms. Walsh's expertise is in operating and emergency room nursing.
Major Product/SVS:
Secondary Education Including Special Education
Favorite Business Publication:
American Journal of Nursing; The Inspirational Leader
Hobbies/Sports:
Playing Tennis, Gardening, Swimming
Education Degrees:
Master of Education in Supervision, The University of Texas-Pan American (1986); Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Saint Louis University, MO (1961)
Affiliations Awards:
Texas Nurses Association; Texas Classroom Teachers Association; American Nurses Association; National Association of School Nurses
Place of Birth:
City of Mission
Country of Origin:
Texas/USA
Date of Distinction:
11/28/2007
Career Achievements:
Florence Nightingale Award (2006)
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Walsh's hard work, dedication and love for her profession separate her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Walsh's greatest career achievement was receiving the Good Samaritan Award from the City of Mission.
Charity:
Eucharistic Minister, St. Paul's Catholic Church
Number Of Years In Profession:
56
Number Of Years In Current Position:
25
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Walsh worked as a nurse at the Sisters of Mercy Health System in Brownsville and at the McAllen Hospital until 1955. She also served at the Religious Order of the Sisters of Mercy in St. Louis for 10 years. She remains current in her field, attends in service courses and maintains her credit hours. She also helps the elderly and sick in her parish by volunteering her time.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Caring for Students, Public Speaking
Education Certifications:
Registered Nurse, St. Joseph's Hospital (1952)
Awards/Honors:
Florence Nightingale Award (2006); Good Samaritan Award, City of Mission, TX (1997)