Biographies

Susan Dickson

Education: BA Greek Studies (1974) UCSD; AD Nursing (1977) Shoreline Community College, Seattle; BSN (1987) CSU Stanislaus, Turlock; MSN (1998) Nursing Education, CSUDH

Years in Profession: 31

Years with Kaiser Permanente: 9

Current position & responsibilities: Director of Staff Development, CVA--all RN education for outpatient; CPR classes; student externs with RNs, MAs, RT, other; Facilitative Leadership and LMP education (MPE, IPBS/CDM, LMPO); special projects (currently for opening of new Modesto hospital TPMG side, education scheduling and training for all entities); NEO

Reason for research: To be actively involved in effecting the reasons for change in the nursing profession and to be evidence driven in our rapidly changing practices

Favorite ice cream: Pistachio Almond

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