So much has changed in the past few
months. With the holidays and elections behind us, we now have a new President,
a new Congress, and a new vaccine. What has not changed is our need to be
diligent and safe. It was a year ago in March that the COVID-19 virus
became a world pandemic and over the past year, we have adjusted to wearing
masks, social distancing, and using new technologies. It has been a difficult
year for everyone. The lack of travel and visits to and from friends and family
became infrequent or stopped completely and the general isolation has caused an
increase in anxiety and depression for many. As an organization, we have
embraced virtual meetings and many of our members have found ways to stay in
touch and to reach out to others while maintaining community involvement. I
wish to extend my sincere thanks to everyone. 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.
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 Incorporated’s 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 Harm’s 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
President’s Corner
Greetings from the NNCA President
Donna Styles
March 2021
So much has changed in the past few
months. With the holidays and elections behind us, we now have a new President,
a new Congress, and a new vaccine. What has not changed is our need to be
diligent and safe. It was a year ago in March that the COVID-19 virus
became a world pandemic and over the past year, we have adjusted to wearing
masks, social distancing, and using new technologies. It has been a difficult
year for everyone. The lack of travel and visits to and from friends and family
became infrequent or stopped completely and the general isolation has caused an
increase in anxiety and depression for many. As an organization, we have
embraced virtual meetings and many of our members have found ways to stay in
touch and to reach out to others while maintaining community involvement. I
wish to extend my sincere thanks to everyone. 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.
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 Incorporated’s 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 Harm’s 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
