I hope this finds you all doing well and looking forward to
the winter holidays. Prior to writing this article I re-read the Articles of
Incorporation (AoI) to refresh my memory of our purpose. Listed first we are
to gather and preserve the history of the Navy Nurse Corps. Our Oral History Committee is doing an
amazing job of capturing our history. If you have not completed an oral
history, or know someone who has not completed theirs, please contact your
local chapter. Everyones story is unique, valued, and we would love to hear
yours. Oral histories can be completed in person, over the phone, or during a
video meeting. Read More
Membership Information
New Member
Recruitment Initiative: we are thrilled to announce that the NNCA Board of
Directors has approved a one year free membership for any NEW applicant
members.
Our Mission: NNCA is dedicated to
preserve the rich history and the traditions of the Navy Nurse Corps. We
accomplish this through networking and facilitating mentorship opportunities,
advancing military nursing, and advocating for the conservation of Nurse Corps
memorabilia.
Are you a current,
former, or retired Navy nurse who served on active duty or in the Navy Reserve?
Are you proud of your service to our country? Do you wish to
preserve the rich traditions that began in 1908 with the establishment of the
Navy Nurse Corps, then please consider joining us.
Apply at
NNCA.org.
There is a link to the
paper application on the homepage - click Get Involved/Members at Large.
New members can also use the online application along with a request to
ExecDir@nnca.org for the complimentary membership.
Scholarship Opportunities
WMANNCA 2022 Scholarships! The WMANNCA (Washington Metro Area Navy Nurse Corps Association) has Scholarship Money to Give! If
you are a current or former Navy Nurse living or working in the area
served by WMANNCA; (MD, Northern VA, WV, PA, NJ, DE, or DC) apply for
one of the three available $1500 scholarships. These
scholarships are open to active duty (non DUINS), reserve component,
retired or former Navy Nurses to continue their studies for a graduate
degree in Nursing. Application deadline: Tuesday, 1 March 2022. Download the guidelines and application materials here.
Reunion Committee & FNNCA In
Memoriam 2020 presentation: In Memoriam
Memorabilia Program
Beginning in 1987, NNCA housed the
Memorabilia Collection at the Memorabilia Center in Port Orchard, Washington. In
2014, the NNCA Board of Directors decided to relocate the Memorabilia and Oral
History Collections to History Associates Incorporateds storage facility in
Rockville, Maryland, for long-term storage and management.
NNCA Chapter members and NNCA members-at-large
within each Chapter catchment area are requested to contact the corresponding
Chapter Memorabilia Representative for assistance with donating items to the
Memorabilia collection. Read more
Oral History Project
The Oral History
Collection is comprised of audio and video recordings and associated
documentation relating to interviewed Nurse Corps Officers. The first
recordings date back to 1989, when Doris M. Sterner began collecting and
managing the oral histories of Navy Nurses as research for her book, In and
Out of Harms Way. Click here if you would like to conduct or participate in an Oral History
interview.
Warrior Canine Connection
WCC is a non-profit in Boyds, MD
that trains mobility service dogs for wounded veterans and names their dogs
after fallen or inspiring service members. Each puppy trained will bring
awareness to the inspiring service of their namesake while helping to heal the
invisible wounds of recovering warriors. Anyone can nominate a
namesake and the submission process is easy. Read More
Dedicated to preserve the rich history
and the traditions of the
Navy Nurse Corps
Presidents Corner
Greetings from the NNCA President
Donna Styles
November 2021
Hello again from Georgia,
I hope this finds you all doing well and looking forward to
the winter holidays. Prior to writing this article I re-read the Articles of
Incorporation (AoI) to refresh my memory of our purpose. Listed first we are
to gather and preserve the history of the Navy Nurse Corps. Our Oral History Committee is doing an
amazing job of capturing our history. If you have not completed an oral
history, or know someone who has not completed theirs, please contact your
local chapter. Everyones story is unique, valued, and we would love to hear
yours. Oral histories can be completed in person, over the phone, or during a
video meeting. Read More
Membership Information
New Member
Recruitment Initiative: we are thrilled to announce that the NNCA Board of
Directors has approved a one year free membership for any NEW applicant
members.
Our Mission: NNCA is dedicated to
preserve the rich history and the traditions of the Navy Nurse Corps. We
accomplish this through networking and facilitating mentorship opportunities,
advancing military nursing, and advocating for the conservation of Nurse Corps
memorabilia.
Are you a current,
former, or retired Navy nurse who served on active duty or in the Navy Reserve?
Are you proud of your service to our country? Do you wish to
preserve the rich traditions that began in 1908 with the establishment of the
Navy Nurse Corps, then please consider joining us.
Apply at
NNCA.org.
There is a link to the
paper application on the homepage - click Get Involved/Members at Large.
New members can also use the online application along with a request to
ExecDir@nnca.org for the complimentary membership.
Scholarship Opportunities
WMANNCA 2022 Scholarships! The WMANNCA (Washington Metro Area Navy Nurse Corps Association) has Scholarship Money to Give! If
you are a current or former Navy Nurse living or working in the area
served by WMANNCA; (MD, Northern VA, WV, PA, NJ, DE, or DC) apply for
one of the three available $1500 scholarships. These
scholarships are open to active duty (non DUINS), reserve component,
retired or former Navy Nurses to continue their studies for a graduate
degree in Nursing. Application deadline: Tuesday, 1 March 2022. Download the guidelines and application materials here.
Reunion Committee & FNNCA In
Memoriam 2020 presentation: In Memoriam
Memorabilia Program
Beginning in 1987, NNCA housed the
Memorabilia Collection at the Memorabilia Center in Port Orchard, Washington. In
2014, the NNCA Board of Directors decided to relocate the Memorabilia and Oral
History Collections to History Associates Incorporateds storage facility in
Rockville, Maryland, for long-term storage and management.
NNCA Chapter members and NNCA members-at-large
within each Chapter catchment area are requested to contact the corresponding
Chapter Memorabilia Representative for assistance with donating items to the
Memorabilia collection. Read more
Oral History Project
The Oral History
Collection is comprised of audio and video recordings and associated
documentation relating to interviewed Nurse Corps Officers. The first
recordings date back to 1989, when Doris M. Sterner began collecting and
managing the oral histories of Navy Nurses as research for her book, In and
Out of Harms Way. Click here if you would like to conduct or participate in an Oral History
interview.
Warrior Canine Connection
WCC is a non-profit in Boyds, MD
that trains mobility service dogs for wounded veterans and names their dogs
after fallen or inspiring service members. Each puppy trained will bring
awareness to the inspiring service of their namesake while helping to heal the
invisible wounds of recovering warriors. Anyone can nominate a
namesake and the submission process is easy. Read More
