Record Accession Number: 1318
First UVA program NURS Second UVA program
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Home town Cape Charles Home state VA
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Home town classification Small town
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High school classification Public
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Was your high school co-ed? Yes
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Did you come directly from high school to UVA? No
Comments if not directly from high school Graduated from a 3 year diploma nursing program.
Important activities before coming to UVA
Comments on important activities nursing school
If married, was it before, during, or after UVA? During
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Was your spouse associated with UVA? Student
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Comments on college experiences
Why did you choose UVA?
Comments on choice to attend UVA 1. The beauty of the setting 2. Standards of the University. 3. Distance from home.
How did you finance UVA?
Comments on financing parents, nursing scholarship
Why did you choose your UVA concentration(s)?
Comments on choice of concentration I was already a registered nurse. I wanted my degree in the same field.
Description of UVA classroom experiences
Comments on classroom experiences Excellent, challenging, invigorating.
Description of UVA professor interactions
Comments on professor interactions Positive, helpful
Who impacted your life at UVA?
Comments on life impact Nursing instructors - I was with them most of the time. Expectations were clear. An English professor who taught me to think out of a box.
Most memorable UVA educational experience
Comments on memorable educational experience I was amazed at what I learned. After a 3 year diploma program, U.Va. helped me to start critically thinking about other subjects beside nursing.
UVA weekend activities
Comments on weekend activities Socializing, studying, outings, visiting parents.
UVA extra-curricular organizations
Comments on extra-curricular organizations Chi Omega Sorority - member. Had wonderful friends in the sorority which helped the transition period.
Important local, state, national, and international issues while at UVA
Comments on important issues I can't remember many. I do remember some healthcare issues before the days of MediCare, MedicAid, and DRGs: accreditation concerns.
How interest in issues was expressed
Comments on how interest was expressed Wrote letters.
UVA housing
Comments on housing dorm; apartment
Likes and dislikes about housing
Comments on likes and dislikes Mary Munford Hall was a wonderful dormitory. No problems.
Where were meals eaten
Comments on meal location A variety of restaurants.
Did you interact outside of UVA?
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Memories of Charlottesville
Comments on Charlottesville memories Beautiful. Being well received in stores and establishments. Mountains were and are breathtaking.
Did you feel part of UVA community? Did you feel part of community?
Incidents that caused these community feelings I wasn't a part of the community because I chose not to be.
Vivid UVA memories
Comments on vivid memories In English composition I was really challenged by the professor to think. It was a challenge to think on my feet about issues outside of nursing. Writing my opinions and being able to defend them caused me discomfort but promoted growth.
Did marital status affect UVA experiences
Comments on influence of marital status I got married one semester before I graduated. It was the best decision of my life. 40 years later I am as sure as ever. My husband played football and belonged to SAE (Sigma Alpha Epsilon?) so our marriage opened many social doors.
Did cultural background affect UVA experiences
Comments on influence of cultural background none
Did UVA prepare you for post-UVA life?
Comments on preparedness Most definitely. My education at U.Va. prepared me for my career and instilled a desire for more education.
Most significant post-UVA events
Comments on most significant event Joining the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Personal factors that affected professional life
Comments on personal factors Raising 5 wonderful children. Moving around the country with a husband who was in the Air Force and then in the computer business for 15 years.
Other factors affecting life after the university
Comments on other factors Great professional opportunities.
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Do you think of yourself as a career woman?
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Additional comments One thing that impressed me while I was at the University was the Honor Code. It truly was a system of trust and character building experiences. My baccalaureate education provided a strong foundation that I have built upon with a masters degree and Ph.D.

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