She works with the various course coordinators to facilitate clinical at VAPIHCS and TAMC, serves as a resource to the VA faculty on curricular issues, and works collaboratively with Ms. Parmalee to implement and evaluate all phases of the program. Martha Parmelee, RNC, MSN, MSA, is the VA-based Program Director of the VA Nursing Academy at VAPIHCS. She arranges clinical placements and orientation for clinical courses at VAPIHCS and TAMC, serves as a resource to the VA faculty on clinical placement issues, and works collaboratively with Dr. Ishida to implement and evaluate all phases of the