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7 Keesler nurses selected for AFMS education programs

  • Published
  • By Steve Pivnick
  • 81st Medical Group Public Affairs
KEESLER AFB, Miss. --  Col. Allison Plunk, 81st Medical Group chief nurse, announced Oct. 22 seven group nurses have been selected for Air Force Medical Service Developmental Education Programs.

They are: 2nd Lt. Jennifer Danielson , critical care trauma nursing fellowship; Capt. Steven Gautreaux, master's degree in nursing science/nurse anesthesia program; and Maj. Richard Huff , doctorate in nurse anesthesia. All are members of the 81st Surgical Operations Squadron.

And from the 81st Medical Operations Squadron: 1st Lt, Thomas Stallworth, master's degree in nursing science/pediatric nurse practitioner; and Capts. Sherry Mitchell, master's degree in nursing science/pediatric nurse practitioner; Shawnice Shankle, master's degree in nursing science/community health nursing; and Stephanie Amador, master's degree in nursing science/psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
Captain Amador will attend the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Md. The others are awaiting word on their respective schools.

Colonel Plunk noted, "The competition for these programs is extremely tough. These Air Force officers stood well above their peers in the competition."