Education:     Medical Laboratory Assistant, University of Minnesota     Minneapolis Community College AA Nursing, 1975     Health Care management (BA) Metropolitan State University, 1982     Training and Certification:     Nurse Practitioner Certification in 1977     Professional Associations:     AWHONN (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses)     ACNP (American College of Nurse Practitioners)     Practice Philosophy:     My entire nursing career has been spent in Women's Health Care in the Twin Cities. I feel privileged to have been able to work in this field as there is a great opportunity for teaching, learning, and patient participation. My goal is to help women achieve a better understanding of their bodies, more knowledge regarding their health, and a more healthy lifestyle from adolescence through menopause.     At John Haugen Associates, I provide a full range of obstetrical and gynecological care, including contraception and infertility. I especially enjoy working with our Advanced Practice Nurses, Physicians, and ancillary staff to provide a team approach to patient care.     My husband Larry and I live in Edina with our 2 dogs Kalee, age 12, and Missy, age 7. Our son, age 23, and our daughter age 21, now live on their own. I am a volunteer with Children's Home Society in the Waiting Americans children's program. I work with adoption training and sit on a committee for the recruitment of adoptive parents. I have also worked with the United Way speakers Bureau representing Children's Home Society.     My hobbies include camping, card making, and photography.