A.A. In Nursing (1978) at Rochester Community college, Rochester, MN; B.A. in Nursing (1986) at the College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, MN; M.S. In Nursing at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.  Certificates in Holistic Therapies (1999) and Health & Wellness counseling (2001) at the College of St. Catherine, Minneapolis, MN.

Currently, clinical Nurse specialist, Interventional Radiology, Fairview University Medical Center since 1994.  Previous positions include Nutrition Support Nurse, Nutrition Support Team, University of Minnesota Hospital & Clinic, Minneapolis, (1987-1991).  ICU Nurse, University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic, Minneapolis (1985-1994).  Surgical floor Nurse and teacher for home TPN patients, University of Minnesota Hospital & Clinic, Minneapolis (1980-1985).  Professional Activities- ANA Certified as Clinical Nurse Specialist in Med-Surg Nursing since 1997.

Over the past 20+ years have focused on clinical practice, consultation, education and research, including numerous invited presentations, classes, seminars and workshops, locally and nationally.  Guest lecturer for the College of Pharmacy and College of Nursing for issues related to Nutrition Support.  Sharon has been actively involved in local and national organizations relevant to her nursing practice and has served on local and national committees. Most notably the American Society for Parental and Enteral Nutrition.  Sharon has published practice related articles in various journals, authored or co-authored several chapters and served as co-editor for the book: Handbook for Nutrition Support: A Compendium of Products with Guidelines for their Usage (1988).  Sharon was named Critical Care Nurse of the Year for The Twin Cities in 1991.  Sharon has also been selected for Who's Who in America Nursing in 1990, 1993, and 1995.