Greetings from the NNCA President
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, 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.NWNNCA 2022 Scholarships: The Northwest Navy Nurse Corps Association is offering a $1500 scholarship to a student in a BSN program who will graduate between December 2022 and August 2023. The school of nursing must be located in one of the following states: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington. Completed applications are due no later than 15 June 2022.
Events
NNCA 2022 Reunion: Celebrating Friends & Family. NNCA 2022 Reunion
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
