title: An update: the flight nurse section--its past, present, and future.
abstract: The Flight Nurse Section of the Aerospace Medical Association was established on 19 August 1963. The section began with 12 charter members headed by Chairman Pro Tem Col. Ethel Kovach. In 1964, the elected office of Chairman was established with Lt. Col. Agnes Arrington serving in this capacity. Today our membership totals 239. In the 21 years of its existence, many accomplishments have been achieved. This paper will chronologically present the history of the Flight Nurse Section. To determine the future, we must evaluate the present and review our past. The Flight Nurse Section is a vital constituent of the Aerospace Medical Association. We have a past to be proud of and a future to look forward to with great anticipation.
mesh_terms: D000337:Aerospace Medicine / Q000266:history*; D005260:Female; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D012955:Societies, Medical / Q000266:history*; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000266:history*; D014481:United States