1931
Dr. Wilson is born in Michigan to Bert and Frances Fern McCarty.
1953
Dr. Wilson receives a diploma in nursing from Bronson Methodist School of Nursing in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
1953
Dr. Wilson becomes a staff nurse at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
1954
Dr. Wilson becomes a staff nurse at Herrick Memorial Hospital in Tecumseh, Michigan.
1969
Dr. Wilson receives a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Siena Heights College.
1972
Dr. Wilson receives a Master of Science from the University of Michigan.
1972
Dr. Wilson becomes an assistant professor of nursing at the University of Michigan.
1978
Dr. Wilson becomes an assistant professor of nursing at Wayne State University.
1979
Dr. Wilson receives the Book of the Year Award from the American Journal of Nursing.
1985
Dr. Wilson receives a Doctor of Philosophy from Wayne State University.
1986
Dr. Wilson becomes an associate professor of nursing in the School of Nursing at Oakland University.
1989
Dr. Wilson becomes a full professor of nursing at Eastern Michigan University.
2014
Dr. Wilson becomes Professor Emerita at Eastern Michigan University.