Mary Johnston:  

s a clinical manager and educator. Since 2003, I have been the director of Surgical Services. This keeps me busy with responsibilities for the Operating Room, PACU, Preadmissions, Special Procedures Unit and the Endoscopy Unit. Military I had a very positive experience in the US Army as a young woman. I spent just under 4 years and received an Honorable Discharge in 1979. I used my GI Bill to obtain my BSN. Later I received my commission from the US Air Force active reserves. I spent 1996 - 2000 as a captain at McChord Air Force Base. It was an interesting short time doing a couple of summer tours n Mississippi and California, and completing my officers training in Alabama.