The RAN Nursing Service, (RANNS), which had been disbanded in 1948, was re-formed. Initially 20 registered nurses were commissioned. The RANNS continued as a separate service until amalgamated with the RAN in June 1985.
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The RAN Nursing Service, (RANNS), which had been disbanded in 1948, was re-formed. Initially 20 registered nurses were commissioned. The RANNS continued as a separate service until amalgamated with the RAN in June 1985.