Rebecca F Ranches, MAN, MSN, MN

The Nurse Lifetime Achievement Awardee has dedicated over three decades to military nursing, demonstrating exceptional commitment to patients, colleagues, and the profession. Throughout her distinguished career, she has held critical leadership roles in multiple AFP Medical Treatment Facilities, culminating as Chief Nursing Service of this hospital.
Her hands-on advocacy has strengthened the hospital’s holistic patient care approach, ensuring psychological and social health is prioritized. Her dedication to mentoring the next generation of nurses is profound.
As an active mentor at this institution, she guides many nursing personnel at various career stages. She encourages all ACNs and nursing staff to pursue professional development and graduate studies, fostering appreciation for evidence-based practice and lifelong learning.
Under her leadership, the hospital saw a rise in staff pursuing higher education and engaging in research initiatives, enriching the institution’s culture of excellence.