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History Of The United States Air Force Nurse Corps, 1949-1954, Sharon A. Vairo Dnsc
History Of The United States Air Force Nurse Corps, 1949-1954, Sharon A. Vairo Dnsc
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The Air Force Nurse Corps (AFNC) was established effective July 1, 1949, however, no history of the AFNC has been written. The purpose of this investigation was to examine the first five years of the AFNC when its initial framework, policies, and practices were established. Included in this period was the story of the AFNC response to its first great challenge of the Korean War beginning just before the corps first anniversary. The study framework consists of the four themes of (1) dedication to serve, protect, and care for soldier patients; (2) slow advance in status; (3) need for adequate …