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United States Air Force Nurse Corps
The U.S. Air Force Nurse Corps ensures the health of military personnel and their family members.[1] New members of the Air Force Nurse Corps are required to hold at minimum a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree prior to receiving a commission. After speaking with a USAF Medical Recruiter, the completion of Commissioned Officer Training (COT) is required to be fully integrated into the USAF Nurse Corps. RolesMembers of the Air Force Nurse Corps come from all aspects of Air Force Medicine and can serve in roles including Flight Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Clinical Nurse, Labor and Delivery Nurse, Critical Care Nurse, Pediatric Nurse, etc.
US Army194159,000 individuals served in the US Army Nurse Corps during World War 2 1942US War Department (Department of Defence) created the 349th Air Evacuation Group for training of Flight Surgeons, Flight Nurses, and Aerovac US Air Force1949Formed on 1 July. 1949 Flight nurses from the United States Army Air Corps transferred to the newly founded United States Nursing Corps. 1950259 active flight nurses 1956US Air Force Chief of Staff approved flight nurse insignia 1961Men began to be commissioned into the USAF Nurse Corps due to AF JAG regulation. Congress did not officially approve till 1966. 196825th anniversary of flight nursing 1974Nurse roles where expanded to include OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Primary Care, etc. 1977Working toward an all college educated nurse corps 200029% of Regular Air Force (Not Reserve or Guard) medical groups where commanded by active duty nurses. Chief of the Air Force Nurse CorpsThe first Chief of the Air Force Nurse Corps was Colonel Verena Marie Zeller (1949–1956). Brigadier-General E. Ann Hoefly was appointed chief in 1968.[7] The first two-star general Chief of the Air Force Nurse Corps was Major General Barbara Brannon; she was replaced in 2005 by Maj Gen Melissa Rank. In 2008, it was announced that Colonel Kimberly Siniscalchi would be promoted to the rank of Major General and serve as the Chief of the AF Nurse Corps, thereby bypassing the rank of Brigadier General (1-star). Flight Nurse's Creed[6]
BadgesUSAF Flight Nurse Approved in 1959, includes the symbols found in the official Nurse Corps Badges with the addition of wings on either side.[6] USAF Nurse Authorized on 6 July 1959, for all nurses serving in the USAF for wear on uniforms.[6] Notable membersSee alsoReferences
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