Navy Nurse Corps

Congress formally established the Navy Nurse Corps in 1908, an organization that has proven to be an instrumental and integral part of the United States Navy. At the time of the Corps ' establishment, only twenty nurses were selected, and answering their nation 's call, they served with distinction. During WWII, through their valiant efforts, female nurses went on to be recognized as having the same authority as their male counterparts. From WW1 to the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, the navy nurse corps has put a lot of time and effort to quickly rise to the top of their profession. They provide care for military service members and their families but also for people in need around the globe. Working with a team of talented

An inherent trait in human nature is to strive for greatness and do something to be proud of in life. Choosing to be a nurse as a career and the motivation for seeking a commission in the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps is rooted on that same innate characteristic. My father used to say, "life can be so shallow and unrewarding if you are living each day with no plan for the future and little thought toward helping others." This may seem like an obvious statement, but the passion, courage, and challenge I grow as a nurse are enrooted on this. I was born in a poor society, in Phnom Penh Cambodia, where education was hard for most people because of the financial situation. Most children in Cambodia back when I was little, had to pay to be educated. Moving to the United States is a blessing for my family and me because it gives me the opportunity to be educated. Growing up near a naval base, observing the men and women who stand for the country inspired me to face the challenge with patience and resilience. My leadership experience, dedication to duty, and ability to adapt to any situation, the intangible qualities that I own helped me in the past and will help in the future despite my sociological status and economic situation that I was placed by