Greetings from the NNCA President
March 2022
Where did 2021 go? At times it dragged and at other times it flew by. I was praying that COVID-19 would be in the rearview mirror when 2022 came along, but like a rude relative, it doesnt know when to leave. I am hoping it will be greatly diminished by May. I hope everyone had a joyous holiday season full of family, friends, food, and fun, whether you visited in person or from a distance. I am grateful that I was able to attend my Chapter Christmas party and see everyone in person. The food is always good and the company superb. 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
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
In Memoriam 2022 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
