Loretta Gerving (on the right) is retiring from the Director of Nursing position at the Center effective November 11, 2020. She has held this position for the last 16 years of her 38 years of employment. Loretta began her employment at Marian Manor Nursing Home in 1973 as a Dietary Aide until 1974. In 1980 she returned and worked as a Nurse Aide until 1982 when she attended Dickinson State University receiving her nursing degree in 1984. She was employed as a Registered Nurse until 1986 when she began working as the Social Worker Designee. In 1990, Loretta was employed as Resident Care Coordinator and in 1997, she was promoted to the Assistant Director of Nursing certified as a Gerontological Nurse in 1998. She accepted her current job as the Director of Nursing in 2004. Starting her retirement, Loretta plans to take two months off and returning to the Center in a part-time position as the Infection Control Preventionist and Quality Assurance Manager. Loretta has enjoyed her time at Marian Manor but feels it is time to pass the baton. Loretta lives in Glen Ullin with her husband Chuck. She hopes to spend more time with her two sons Pat and Brent and their families including 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Emily Dakken (on the left) has been promoted to the Director of Nursing position beginning her official duties this month. Emily started her employment with Marian Manor in 1996 as a Certified Nurse Assistant. She worked in that capacity while attending DSU until 2001 when she completed her studies as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She continued her studies and graduated as a Registered Nurse in 2003. She continued to work at Marian Manor during this time as a nurse and was promoted to the Assistant Director of Nursing in 2018. Emily is excited and looking forward to the challenges of her new position. Emily lives in Hebron with her husband Seth and their four children, Justice, Kadence, Scarlet and Felix.
Congratulations and best wishes to Loretta in your retirement and success to Emily in your new position.
