LTC CHRISTIAN JOY A VELASCO NC, the Chief of the Plans and Programs Branch of the Office of the Army Chief Nurse has consistently demonstrated extraordinary leadership and expertise in advancing the strategic vision for nursing services within the Philippine Army. In this pivotal role, she is responsible for coordinating, integrating, and consolidating the diverse nursing programs across various Philippine Army Military Treatment Facilities, ensuring a cohesive approach to patient care and operational efficiency. With meticulous attention to detail, she prepares, and coordinates the organization and program of activities for all Army healthcare facilities, ensuring that these programs are aligned with the Philippine Army’s overall health objectives and the evolving needs of its personnel.

In addition, she plays a crucial role in reviewing and recommending nursing doctrines, ensuring that they are up-to-date and support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care across all facilities. As the custodian of the PA Nurse Corps distribution list, she maintains and updates this resource to facilitate strategic planning, ensuring that personnel allocations and assignments are in line with operational requirements. Through her unwavering dedication to fostering excellence in nursing and her strategic oversight of Philippine Army healthcare programs, she has made an indelible impact on the quality of care provided to soldiers and their families. Her ability to balance high-level planning with practical implementation has made her an invaluable asset to the Philippine Army, ensuring that nursing services continue to evolve and thrive in support of the Army’s mission and vision.

For these exceptional contributions to the Philippine Army’s healthcare system, LTC Christian Joy A. Velasco NC highly deserved the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.