Patricia Prevosto grew up in the NYC area always wanting to be a nurse. She earned a BS Degree in Health Administration from St. Joseph’s College and later 2 Masters Degrees from Adelphi College.
In 1978 she joined the US Army Reserve as a staff nurse at the 1208th Army Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. Shortly thereafter she was promoted to Head Nurse of the same facility.
She continued her career serving at numerous Army Medical Hospitals all over the United States culminating as Chief, RC Clinical Activities Forces Command, Atlanta, GA.
After 25 years of service she retired in 2004 as a full Colonel. Her decoration are numerous:
Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Commendation Medal (with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Achievement Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster) and the Humanitarian Service Medal.
In addition, she attended the US Army command and Staff College as well as the Army War College.
Please join us to hear SCA resident Pat Prevosto tell us about her impressive 26 year medical career as a senior officer in the Army Nurse Corps.