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JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, May 24, 2007 7 ������������������By Loren Barnes NH Jacksonville Public Affairs N aval Hospital Jacksonville cel- ebrated the 99th Anniversary of the Navy Nurse Corps, May 13, with a ceremonial cake cutting on the hospital quarterdeck May 11. The occasion was marked throughout the week (National Nurses Week) with a variety of other events including histor- ic displays in key patient areas of past nurses uni- forms and historical infor- mation regarding this proud Corps. Naval Hospital Jacksonville Director, Nurses Services Capt. “Bonnie” Holder, related a personal experience that illustrates the quality of care that Naval Hospital’s Jacksonville’s 153 Navy nurses provide. “It is fitting that Nurses Week comes at the same time as the anniversary of the Navy Nurse Corps. This week honors all nurs- es and I am proud of all of our nurses here at NH Jacksonville,” she said. “A little over two years ago when I was consider- ing taking the position here as director of nursing, my mother was admitted unexpectedly to this very hospital. The staff here did not know me or that I was potentially going to be the nursing director. I was awe- struck by the care she and my family received from the moment we came through the door,” said Holder. “When she was admitted and I was doing the usual, ‘I can take care of her rou- tine,’ I was told that they (hospital corpsmen and nurses) were here to take care of her and my fami- ly and I should not worry. This reminded me of why I became a nurse so very long ago, that caring and compassion to a somewhat difficult, confused, scared, older lady,” she continued. “And when Cmdr. Nelida Toledo gave her a backrub to calm her down, I went home knowing my mother was in the best of hands. That night I told my hus- band that I wanted to be a part of this nursing team, a team that is what nurs- ing is all about, care for the patient and their family. I see that care and compas- sion every day at this hos- pital, from all the nurses, civilian and military,” con- tinued Holder. Letters from Navy medi- cine leadership lauded the contribution that nurses have made not only at home but abroad. Naval Hospital Jacksonville continues to support the war on terror- ism with 18 nurses current- ly overseas. They are caring for our service men and women in locations that are remote, sometimes unpleasant, often dangerous and always far too distant from their loved ones back home. Their “caring and com- passion” as Holder stated, always reflects the best of America. In a letter reflecting her pride in Navy nurs- es, Director, Navy Nurse Corps Rear Adm. Christine Bruzek-Kohler explained the significance of this year’s National Nurses Week theme – “Nursing: A Profession and a Passion.” “Passion is what called us to the nursing profession in the first place and passion is what makes our work meaningful and rewarding. So, what does passion look like? It is the fervor, excite- ment and enthusiasm about the care you provide to our Sailors and Marines and their families. Passion is commitment and persever- ance in the face of challenge or adversity and allegiance to one another whether on a ward or on the battlefield,” said Bruzek-Kohler. “It is what compels us to advocate our position, work toward a solution and care for one another. It is the nurse who is proud of his or her contribution to the glob- al war on terrorism, wheth- er deployed, at hospitals ashore, or recruiting and training the next generation of Navy nurses,” she added. “This passion is what I see in the eyes of our junior and senior nurses everywhere I go. It is this passion, an eagerness and commitment to serve, to care and to be involved, that makes Navy nursing’s contribution to Navy medicine so vital and important.” “As Navy nurses, our passion for our profession reflects our unique mili- tary heritage. In 2006, our nurses served with pride in Navy and Marine Corps operational units around the globe: Kuwait, Iraq, Djibouti, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Qatar, Canada, Germany, Honduras, Peru Indonesia, Philippines, Pakistan, Thailand, South Korea, East and West Timor, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Republic of Georgia and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba,” continued Bruzek-Kohler. “At home and abroad, the camarade- rie, leadership, profession- alism and passion for excel- lence are what define Navy Nurses.” Naval Hospital Jacksonville often deploys Navy nurses to areas such as Bruzek-Kohler men- tioned. In fact, the hospi- tal currently has 18 nurses deployed abroad. Surgeon General of the Navy Vice Adm. Donald Arthur, a Navy physician, forwarded a letter express- ing what the Navy nurses who have worked beside him have meant to him. “You are the men and women who wear the cloth of our nation and have dedi- cated your care, expert clin- ical skills, and leadership abilities to Navy medicine since the inauguration of your corps,” he stated. “In a multifaceted orga- nization such as ours, you as a corps have managed the delicate balance of care for our members who are deployed, those involved in homeland defense and all of their beneficiaries. Your impressive contributions have served as an impetus for the multitude of advanc- es occurring in Navy medi- cine today. Your versatility, enthusiasm, and passion have enabled Navy medi- cine to carry out our mis- sion anywhere, anytime,” continued Arthur. Holder reminded her nurses of the value of their service to Naval Hospital Jacksonville saying, “You are the heart and soul of this command. Be proud because you are the best and thank you for allowing me to be a part of the nurs- ing staff here.” Naval Hospital Jacksonville Commanding Officer Capt. Raquel Bono echoed those sentiments. She noted that two Naval Hospital Jacksonville nurs- es were recently named among the Great 100 Nurses of Northeast Florida -- Calinica “Lynn” Caudilla, RN and Lt. Accursia Baldassano. “Of the special con- tributions that Navy nurses make every day, those at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, show us daily what true dedication, pro- fessionalism and commit- ment look like. Navy nurs- es define the highest caliber of patient care,” said Bono. Fleet Seminar offered From the Naval War College T he Naval War College’s College of Distance Education will again offer its Fleet Seminar Program in Jacksonville. This academic year (September 2007 – May 2008), Strategy and Policy and Joint Maritime Operations will be offered. This highly acclaimed program paral- lels, to a major degree, the course of study followed by resident students in the College of Naval Command and staff in Newport, R.I. Three-hour classes are held in the evening (one night per week for 35 weeks). Each seminar is led by a top quality adjunct faculty member from the local area. Students can earn a Naval War College diploma and up to 21 fully accredited graduate credit hours. Military officers also can complete joint professional military education phase one certification. All books and materials are provided on a loan basis, and there is no tuition charge. Enrollment is open to USN/USMC/USCG 03 or above, USA/USAF 04 or above, and government ser- vice civilians GS-11 or equivalent and above. All applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Additional information is available at the Naval War College Web site http://www.nwc.navy.mil . For questions or more specific information interested and qualified individuals may e-mail [email protected] . Applications can be found online at http://www.nwc. navy.mil/. From the Naval War College home page navigate to admissions/college of distance education/ fleet seminar program/apply. Applications are due by June 30. Naval Hospital Jacksonville recognizes nurses anniversary Photo by HN LeeAnn Lowman From left, former Naval Hospital Jax Director of Nursing Services retired Navy Capt. Nancy Silki; Director of Nursing Services Capt. Margaret “Bonnie” Holder and Ensign Missy Leitl, the most junior nurse cut a birthday cake in honor of the Nurses Corps’ 99th birthday May 11. Got a consumer problem? Here’s who to call T he following are phone numbers of contacts who can help with consum- er problems: Family Service Center - 542-2766 Better Business Bureau - 721-2288 State Attorney’s Office Consumer Mediation - 630-2075 City of Jacksonville/ Consumer Affairs Division - 630-3467 Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation – 1-850- 487-1395 Construction Industry investigative services - 727-5590 First class petty officers wanted T he NAS Jacksonville First Class Petty Officer’s Association (FCPOA) invites all NAS Jax first class petty officers to join the organization. The mission of the FCPOA is to promote and support the mission of NAS Jax as well as foster command excellence and sup- port the Jacksonville community. For more information, contact TM1 Mike Ramirez at 542-8139. ���������������������������������������������������� ����������������� ������������������������������������������������������ ����������� ������ ���������� ��������� ������ ������������ �����

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ByLorenBarnesNHJacksonvillePublicAffairs

Na v a l H o s p i t a l Jacksonvil le cel -ebrated the 99th

Anniversary of the Navy Nurse Corps, May 13, with a ceremonial cake cutting on the hospital quarterdeck May 11.

The occasion was marked throughout the week (National Nurses Week) with a variety of other events including histor-ic displays in key patient areas of past nurses uni-forms and historical infor-mation regarding this proud Corps.

N a v a l H o s p i t a l Jacksonvi l le Director , Nurses Services Capt. “Bonnie” Holder, related a personal experience that illustrates the quality of care that Naval Hospital’s Jacksonville’s 153 Navy nurses provide.

“It is fitting that Nurses Week comes at the same time as the anniversary of the Navy Nurse Corps. This week honors all nurs-es and I am proud of all of our nurses here at NH Jacksonville,” she said.

“A little over two years ago when I was consider-ing taking the position here as director of nursing, my mother was admitted unexpectedly to this very hospital. The staff here did not know me or that I was potentially going to be the nursing director. I was awe-struck by the care she and my family received from the moment we came through the door,” said Holder.

“When she was admitted and I was doing the usual, ‘I can take care of her rou-tine,’ I was told that they (hospital corpsmen and nurses) were here to take care of her and my fami-ly and I should not worry. This reminded me of why I became a nurse so very long ago, that caring and compassion to a somewhat difficult, confused, scared, older lady,” she continued.

“And when Cmdr. Nelida Toledo gave her a backrub to calm her down, I went home knowing my mother was in the best of hands. That night I told my hus-band that I wanted to be a part of this nursing team, a team that is what nurs-ing is all about, care for the patient and their family. I see that care and compas-sion every day at this hos-pital, from all the nurses, civilian and military,” con-tinued Holder.

Letters from Navy medi-cine leadership lauded the contribution that nurses have made not only at home but abroad. Naval Hospital Jacksonville continues to support the war on terror-ism with 18 nurses current-ly overseas.

They are caring for our service men and women in locations that are remote,

sometimes unpleasant, often dangerous and always far too distant from their loved ones back home. Their “caring and com-passion” as Holder stated, always reflects the best of America.

In a letter reflecting her pride in Navy nurs-es, Director, Navy Nurse Corps Rear Adm. Christine Bruzek-Kohler explained the significance of this year’s National Nurses Week theme – “Nursing: A Profession and a Passion.”

“Passion is what called us to the nursing profession in the first place and passion is what makes our work meaningful and rewarding. So, what does passion look like? It is the fervor, excite-ment and enthusiasm about the care you provide to our Sailors and Marines and their families. Passion is commitment and persever-ance in the face of challenge or adversity and allegiance to one another whether on a ward or on the battlefield,” said Bruzek-Kohler.

“It is what compels us to advocate our position, work toward a solution and care for one another. It is the nurse who is proud of his or her contribution to the glob-al war on terrorism, wheth-er deployed, at hospitals ashore, or recruiting and training the next generation of Navy nurses,” she added. “This passion is what I see in the eyes of our junior and senior nurses everywhere I go. It is this passion, an eagerness and commitment to serve, to care and to be involved, that makes Navy nursing’s contribution to Navy medicine so vital and important.”

“As Navy nurses, our passion for our profession reflects our unique mili-tary heritage. In 2006, our nurses served with pride in Navy and Marine Corps operational units around the globe: Kuwait, Iraq, Djibouti , Afghanistan, Bahrain, Qatar, Canada, Germany, Honduras, Peru

Indonesia, Philippines, P a k i s t a n , T h a i l a n d , South Korea, East and West Timor, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Republic of Georgia and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba,” continued Bruzek-Kohler. “At home and abroad, the camarade-rie, leadership, profession-alism and passion for excel-lence are what define Navy Nurses.”

N a v a l H o s p i t a l Jacksonville often deploys Navy nurses to areas such as Bruzek-Kohler men-tioned. In fact, the hospi-tal currently has 18 nurses deployed abroad.

Surgeon General of the Navy Vice Adm. Donald Arthur, a Navy physician, forwarded a letter express-ing what the Navy nurses who have worked beside him have meant to him.

“You are the men and women who wear the cloth of our nation and have dedi-cated your care, expert clin-ical skills, and leadership abilities to Navy medicine since the inauguration of your corps,” he stated.

“In a multifaceted orga-nization such as ours, you as a corps have managed the delicate balance of care for our members who are deployed, those involved in homeland defense and all of their beneficiaries. Your impressive contributions have served as an impetus for the multitude of advanc-es occurring in Navy medi-cine today. Your versatility, enthusiasm, and passion have enabled Navy medi-cine to carry out our mis-sion anywhere, anytime,” continued Arthur.

Holder reminded her nurses of the value of their service to Naval Hospital Jacksonville saying, “You are the heart and soul of this command. Be proud because you are the best and thank you for allowing me to be a part of the nurs-ing staff here.”

N a v a l H o s p i t a l Jacksonville Commanding Officer Capt. Raquel Bono

echoed those sentiments. She noted that two Naval Hospital Jacksonville nurs-es were recently named among the Great 100 Nurses of Northeast Florida -- Calinica “Lynn” Caudilla, RN and Lt . Accurs ia Baldassano.

“Of the special con-t r ibut ions that Navy nurses make every day, those at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, show us daily what true dedication, pro-fessionalism and commit-ment look like. Navy nurs-es define the highest caliber of patient care,” said Bono.

Fleet Seminar offeredFromtheNavalWarCollege

The Naval War College’s College of Distance Education will again offer its Fleet Seminar Program in Jacksonville.

This academic year (September 2007 – May 2008), Strategy and Policy and Joint Maritime Operations will be offered. This highly acclaimed program paral-lels, to a major degree, the course of study followed by resident students in the College of Naval Command and staff in Newport, R.I.

Three-hour classes are held in the evening (one night per week for 35 weeks). Each seminar is led by a top quality adjunct faculty member from the local area. Students can earn a Naval War College diploma and up to 21 fully accredited graduate credit hours. Military officers also can complete joint professional military education phase one certification. All books and materials are provided on a loan basis, and there is no tuition charge.

Enrollment is open to USN/USMC/USCG 03 or above, USA/USAF 04 or above, and government ser-vice civilians GS-11 or equivalent and above. All applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Additional information is available at the Naval War College Web site http://www.nwc.navy.mil . For questions or more specific information interested and qualified individuals may e-mail [email protected] . Applications can be found online at http://www.nwc.navy.mil/. From the Naval War College home page navigate to admissions/college of distance education/fleet seminar program/apply. Applications are due by June 30.

Naval Hospital Jacksonville recognizes nurses anniversary

PhotobyHNLeeAnnLowmanFromleft, formerNavalHospital JaxDirectorofNursingServicesretiredNavyCapt.NancySilki;DirectorofNursingServicesCapt.Margaret“Bonnie”HolderandEnsignMissyLeitl,themostjuniornursecutabirthdaycakeinhonoroftheNursesCorps’99thbirthdayMay11.

Got a consumer problem? Here’s who to call

The following are phone numbers of contacts who

can help with consum-er problems:

F a m i l y S e r v i c e Center - 542-2766

B e t t e r B u s i n e s s Bureau - 721-2288

State Attorney ’ s O f f i c e C o n s u m e r

Mediation - 630-2075City of Jacksonville/

Consumer Af fa i rs Division - 630-3467

Florida Department o f B u s i n e s s &

P r o f e s s i o n a l Regulation – 1-850-487-1395

C o n s t r u c t i o n Industry investigative services - 727-5590

First class petty officers wanted

The NAS Jacksonville First Class Petty Officer’s Association (FCPOA) invites all NAS Jax first class petty officers to join the organization. The mission

of the FCPOA is to promote and support the mission of NAS Jax as well as foster command excellence and sup-port the Jacksonville community.

For more information, contact TM1 Mike Ramirez at 542-8139.

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