Maxine Conder

Rear Admiral Maxine Conder was Director of the United States Navy Nurse Corps from 1975 to 1979

Early life
Born in 1924, Maxine Conder is a native of the state of Utah. She earned her nursing diploma in 1947 from St. Marks Hospital School of Nursing in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Navy Nurse Corps career
Conder served in hospital ship USS Haven (AH-12) off of Korea, and in Naval Hospital, Guam, as well as in various stateside assignments. After several assignments as chief nurse, she was promoted to the rank of captain in 1970. As Director of the Navy Nurse Corps, she became the second woman promoted to the rank of rear Admiral.

Education
In 1962, Conder earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Utah. In 1966, she earned a master's degree in nursing from the University of Washington.

Awards and decorations
Rear Admiral Conder was awarded the Legion of Merit.