Bertha Seitz Murphy- Family Nurse Practitioner- Bert received her nurse's degree from St. Alexius School of Nursing in Bismarck. She served as a registered nurse for 22 years. Then the opportunity for the program called Family Nurse Practitioner came along and she accepted the challenge. The program consists of comprehensive training for 11 weeks at Grand Forks, Minot, and Fargo. After training the Practitioner works under the sponsorship of a doctor who oversees and directs the practitioner. Mrs. Murphy is sponsored by Dr. William C. Vogelwede. The practitioner is trained in these special disciplines: 1. Physical assessment of the patient, 2. Diagnosing illness, 3. Treatment of minor illnesses. Mrs. Murphy graduated in September 1976.

Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 225