Newly Hired Visiting Nurse Joins Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society at Naval Base Guam

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Feb. 2, 2026) – The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) at U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) is pleased to welcome Erica Buckley as its newest Visiting Nurse, expanding support services for Sailors, Marines, and their families stationed on the island.
Buckley brings more than 20 years of nursing experience, with a background in pulmonary and infectious diseases as well as community health nursing. Her career reflects a deep commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care across diverse populations.
“I’ve always wanted to be a nurse,” Buckley said. “I went to nursing school right out of high school and have been practicing for 20 years. After graduating, I worked in a hospital setting as a pulmonary and infectious diseases nurse before transitioning into community health nursing.”
In her community health role, Buckley worked extensively with adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, an experience she says allowed her to wear many different “nursing hats.”
“I trained staff to manage complex health conditions for individuals requiring 24-hour care, and I helped higher-functioning individuals learn how to advocate for themselves,” she said.
As an NMCRS Visiting Nurse, Buckley will provide health education, home visits, prenatal and postpartum support, and newborn care guidance, helping military families navigate important stages of health and wellness.
“Most people are familiar with the work we do for moms and babies,” Buckley said. “I can provide breastfeeding support, check a baby’s weight between doctor’s visits, and offer education on the physical and emotional changes mothers experience postpartum. I also help connect families with community resources for parents and babies.”
Buckley emphasized the importance of support for families who may be far from home.
“It can be scary to have a new baby when you’re far from your support system,” she said. “I can be there to talk through any concerns — big or small.”
In addition to maternal and infant care, Buckley stressed that visiting nurse services are available to individuals of all ages.
“Babies are just one part of the visiting nurse role,” she said. “I can help with blood pressure monitoring, diabetes management, understanding medications or medical instructions, and communicating with healthcare providers to relay concerns and improve continuity of care.”
For Buckley, one of the most rewarding aspects of working with NMCRS is the ability to focus fully on patients’ needs.
“I can spend as much time with a patient as they need, as often as they need. It’s wonderful to truly focus on the person,” Buckley said.
Visiting nurses play a vital role in NMCRS’s mission by offering personalized, one-on-one care and education tailored to each family’s unique needs. From expectant parents to those adjusting to life with a newborn, the visiting nurse program promotes confidence, resilience, and healthy outcomes during times of transition.
The addition of a visiting nurse reflects NMCRS Guam’s continued commitment to enhancing quality-of-life services for the military community. Families interested in learning more about visiting nurse services are encouraged to contact Buckley at (671) 689-9950 or email erica.buckley@nmcrs.org. To learn about other programs at NMCRS Naval Base Guam call 671-564-1879.