Christine Bruzek-Kohler

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Christine M. Bruzek-Kohler

RADM Christine M. Bruzek-Kohler , USN
Place of birth Camden, New Jersey
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service 1974–current
Rank Rear Admiral
Commands held 21st Director of the United States Navy Nurse Corps
Awards Legion of Merit (two awards)
Meritorious Service Medal (two awards)
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two awards)
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two awards)

Rear Admiral Christine M. Bruzek-Kohler is the 21st Director of the United States Navy Nurse Corps, currently serving in that position, and the Chief of Staff, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED), Washington, D.C.

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[edit] Early life

Bruzek-Kohler is a native of Camden, N.J.

[edit] Navy Nurse Corps career

In her distinguished career Bruzek-Kohler has served as Charge Nurse, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland; Staff Nurse, U.S. Naval Regional Medical Center, Naples, Italy; Ambulatory Care Coordinator, Naval Hospital Newport, R.I.; Director of Academic Support Department, Naval School of Health Sciences, Bethesda; Head of Enlisted Training Programs, Naval Health Sciences Education and Training Center; Director of Nursing/Acting Executive Officer, Naval Hospital Great Lakes, Illinois; Director of Nursing, U.S. Naval Hospital, Guam; Executive Officer, Naval Hospital, Pensacola, Florida; Commanding Officer, Naval Hospital, Lemoore, California; and Assistant Deputy Chief for Medical Operations Support, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Washington, D.C.

[edit] Director, Navy Nurse Corps

She is currently the 21st Director of the Navy Nurse Corps and the Chief of Staff, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Washington, DC.

[edit] Education

Bruzek-Kohler is a native of Camden, N.J. and attended Villanova University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her commission as an Ensign in 1974. She also holds a Master of Education from Providence College and a Master of Arts and Doctor of Education from George Washington University. Bruzek-Kohler is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

[edit] Awards

Bruzek-Kohler’s personal decorations include the Legion of Merit (two awards), Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two awards), and various service awards.

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Preceded by
Nancy J. Lescavage		 Director, Navy Nurse Corps
21st		 Succeeded by
incumbent