Education
Bachelor of science in nursing, Boston University, 1973. Master of Science in Nursing Administration, University San Diego, 1992.
hospital administrator military officer
Bachelor of science in nursing, Boston University, 1973. Master of Science in Nursing Administration, University San Diego, 1992.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1973. Advanced through grades to rear admiral National Naval Medical Center. Staff nurse, then charge nurse in pediatrics Naval Hospital, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, 1973—1976, charge nurse pediatrics ward Jacksonville, Florida, 1979—1982.
Medical programs officer Navy Recruiting District, Philadelphia, 1976—1979. Division officer military medicine, credentials coordinator, risk manager, quality assurance coordinator Naval Medical Clinic, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 1982—1986. Head ambassador medical nursing department Naval Hospital, San Diego, 1986—1990.
Director nursing services Naval Medical Clinic, Port Hueneme, 1992—1993, commanding officer, 1993—1995, Naval Hospital, Charleston, South Carolina, 1995—1998, medical inspector general, 1998—1999. 19th director Navy Nurse Corps, 1998—1999. Commander National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, since 1999.
Member of Association Military Surgeons of the United States, American Academy Ambassador Care Nursing, American College Healthcare Executives, Sigma Theta Tau.