Maxine Conder

Rear Admiral Maxine Conder (April 20, 1926 – October 18, 2021) was a United States Navy rear admiral who served as Director of the United States Navy Nurse Corps from 1975 to 1979.

Maxine Conder
Conder as Director of the Nurse Corps, with future Directors Mary Nielubowicz (left) and Joan Engel.
Born	(1926-04-20)April 20, 1926[1] Bingham Canyon, Utah, U.S.
Died	October 18, 2021(2021-10-18) (aged 95) Layton, Utah, U.S.
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1951–1979
Rank	Rear Admiral
Commands	Director of the United States Navy Nurse Corps
Awards	Legion of Merit

Early life

Conder was born in Utah in 1926. She earned her nursing diploma in 1947 from St. Marks Hospital School of Nursing in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.^[1][2]

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.^[2]

Navy Nurse Corps career

Conder served aboard the hospital ship USS Haven off 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.^[2]

Death

Conder died in Layton, Utah, on October 18, 2021, at the age of 95.^[3]

Awards and decorations

Conder was awarded the Legion of Merit.^[2]