After four decades of service to the health sector in Dominica, a Family Nurse practitioner has been given a grand send off into retirement by her community.
Family Nurse Practitioner, Juliana Commodore, retired after serving 30 years in the southern communities of Grand bay, Tete Morne, Pichelin, Petite Savanne, and Bagatelle.
Before that she served for 12 years as a nurse in various areas on the island.
Commodore’s life-long career included midwifery, school health coverage, chronic care management and execution of many health programs.
According to a press release, her role has positively impacted many lives.
“She worked tirelessly in the management of Diabetes, and was responsible for the co-ordination of the district’s eye clinic, and foot care sessions. She also served as coordinator of the Grand Bay Diabetes Association,” the release said.
“For all she has given and still has to offer she will be terribly miss by the communities of Grand Bay, Petite Savanne, Pichelin, Bagatelle and Tete Morne.” it stated.
On February 23 she was given surprise church celebration where she was showered with gratitude.
A staff dinner and community party was also held in her honor.
Nurse Commodore gave up her dream of becoming a police officer to serve the nation in a gentler way through nursing, for 42 years.
my beloved adopted aunty you are such a jewel. growing up around was just golden days. discipline was a must and as such we learnt a lot from you.. I applaud your greatness because you have worked tirelessly to help sick people from all walks of life.. you were strict, caring loving gentle even at times as rough in your decisions as a human who was responsible for the lives of others.. you made my family and yours just worth living for… my love and admiration for you is always valuable. thank you for serving with pride and dignity to our district and parish and dominica by extention .. love you tanty commodore. long life and health to you. god loves you and so do I forever..
Congrats. You have been such a wonderful person. May God continue to bless you on your retirement.
Thanks for all your years of service and your many words of wisdom and encouragement. Happy retirement nurse Commodore. I wish you nothing but the best. You deserve.it.
I remember nurse Commodore as a child and I must say I have never seen someone as dedicated to her job and her community as she was oh boy they don’t come like this anymore the passion she has ,these are the model citizens we need .Thank you very much nurse and keep being as inspiring as you have always been God bless
Congrats Julianna, well done. God bless and wish you every success for the future.
Wow 42 years is a lifetime. I remember sways hanging out with her daughter Kim and her step son.
I always respected you as a nurse and a mentor to me while going to school. You should unconditional love as a nurse to all who came I contact with you. Blessings on your retirement.
Congrats, i remember our days at PMH,well done you showed good class nad professionalism, enjoy you retirement
:excellent job well done every one will miss you god bless.
Wow, I don’t have a huge scar on my face today, because of how nurse commodore treated me. thank you so much. I’m happy that you’re are alive to receive all the gratitude and well wishes. Gods blessings to you and you family….(cousin)
That’s nice that she had a good sendoff. I hope she enjoys retirement as she enjoyed the last forty years of nursing. But then again a nurse may retire but she can never stop beeing a nurse; doing what she loves and it makes people better, makes them feel better…. Nah, not until her last breath. Enjoy retirement my lady you’ve earned a great one.
Love u ,miss u thank u very much
You have done our nation, our community, our profession and our family proud. Well done Nurse Commodore, i pray that i can take a leaf from your book and be as productive as you have been.
nurse commodore.
I wish you all the best and good health on your retirement and may God bless you,in your endeavours after retirement.
Good morning. Thanks nurse Commodore for your service to our people and country. I want to give you a special thanks for the service you provided to my aunt in Grand Bay. Thanks.
way to go mom of mine…great work. Im so proud of you…Have a great rest
chevay lor that is her little nic-name
Well done thou GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT ; iwish you a mopst deserving,restful and happy retirement.ivividly remember our days at PMH.Isincerely hope that you will be on this years Meritorius award list at our natonal celebration for your long dedicated service to your country,Let me be the first to nominate you.
well done nurse commo enjoy your retirement
Such a wonderful person all round. She took so much time in teaching and educating those who worked with her including me. I know she will be missed and may God continue to bless her. Thanks Nurse Commodore.
Thank you from GrandBarians in Canada.
I think that Nurse Commodore is one of the nurses who just knew what was wrong every time you went to her. thanks nurse n I think that younger nurses should emulate you. you knew when to be kind without allowing others to disrespect the profession! may god continue to bless, guide n protect you. again thank you for all you did for us!
Heartiest congratulations to you, Nursie. I know you will continue your humanitarian work after your official retirement as you, like all great nurses, cannot ever retire from the love you have for your fellowmen. May the good Lord bless you with many more happy years doing what you love and do best.
hats off to you Nurse C
God bless you.
i dont know her but i applaud her for all the good she has done. congratulations.
the comments make me remember a certain nurse joseph when i went to have my baby. that was 6 years ago. she is a carib nurse. thank you so much for your kindness. i think someone like you is what all these people are expressing nurse commodore is.
it is so nice when a village can boast of a nurse or a teacher. i hope that others take this profession seriously and use nurse commodore as an example.
Congratulations and GOD bless you for your many years of service to your country and fellow men.
Enjoy your retirement.
wow!! such a graceful and loving human being..she gave birth to me 30 years ago at my grandmother’s house and still calls me her daughter every time she sees me!! i really wish her the best and hopes she gets all the praise and compensation that she very well deserve!! take care nurse…
I love it when people get their flowers while still alive. Thanks nurse!
U served well God bless
This lovely lady is a darling. Loving. kind,sympathetic, patience, compassionate are some of the words to describe this gem of a lady. Nurse Como we love you. KK loveses you too your little baby boy. Thanks for everything you taught me and you taught me how to do them the right way. I will forever be greatful. I know we will see you when you can.
You have done a great job in the southern communities. Hats off to you Nurse.
Hi aunty Juliana, it is very heartening to see that you are deeply appreciated by persons in every area that you have touched in your profession.
Nurse Commodore, you have really served your community well. You were a very good nurse and you will be surely missed for all your tireless work. Enjoy your retirement and travel the world.
wow!! I didnot have the pleasure of being served by her, however my aunt who lives in the southern district had so many pleasant things to say about her, hats off to her, Happy Retirement NURSE COMMODORE…to the other nurses who are in ADMINISTRATION (SUPERVISORS), please take heed do like Ns Commodore, stop the backbiting , hating, the gossip and be one that someone can turn to specifically your staff members(Nurses). Be bless
She was also a teacher at St. Martin’s school…back in the day…happy retirement to you
This nurse is surely going to be missed…!When I saw the news and her pic all I could do was smile just remembering her though I’m so many miles away…such a warmhearted and caring person…! I hope the other nurses will live up to her caliber..! May you enjoy your retirement..!!!
OMG..Happy to see Nurse Commodore…This is a very special nurse right there..To me she was more like a Dr..Very intelligent and skilled.. I’m in my early 30s and I’ve know her all my life as a nurse…
She will surely be missed!! I pray that the Lord bless her with long life, health and strength..
wonderful nurse;; oh u will will be missed; thats my no 1 nurse; those NON PATIENT ONES THEY HAVE THERE TAKE A PAGE FROM THIS NURSE BOOK: NICE LADY
you know,, right? the attitudes of the young nurses now!!! kuddos to the good ones which are very few. pleasssse unfriendly nurses,,,,,, have a heart. i see you reading, that nurse in the gardens, and some in casualty.
follow the leader, use this nurse as a mentor
I love this nurse so much! she is a wonderful person. I remember when she met me in pain by the bus stop crying. she stopped rubbed my shoulder and led me to the pharmacy, where she requested some medicine for me. that was about 29 years ago and i always kiss her when i meet her. Have never forgotten her kindness and love. Happy retirement Nurse Commodore! I know that you will still serve your community in whatever way you can – its in your DNA!!! Much love and I wish you God’s continued grace for a long and happy life!
Wi will miss u a lot.
My favourite nurse…delivered my first son in Grand Bay h/c..her first white baby delivery nearly 20yrs ago..love and respect to nurse Commodore
Great Contribution. Well done! She deserves her flowers!
Well done
new hostile nurses, take a page from her book!!!! treat patients well or else we will have nothing good to say about you like this darling nurse.
Thanks nurse .Well deserved.you are a champion.
am giving her all her flowers while she alive shes one of the best and i mean best and most freindly down to earth nurses that ever pass through grand bay love u so much
Thank you for your hard work and dedication.
u r surely goin b missed u were well loved n respected even when u were not call at the health clinic u would still tend to the patient love u always
Many thanks for your dedicated service to our nation.
we will surely miss you, may God continue to guide and bless you darling
Happy retirement Nurse Commodore..i wish you all the best.Thanks for all the years of dedicated service to our District.We love!
its so dad to see u leave…u hve surely impacted postively on my life n many other lives….ur services and contributions are greatly appreciated..u r the true definition of wat a nurse should b…u will b miss
nursing is a very hard profession. thanks for serving.
Congratulations Nurse Commodore. We are proud of you.
A job well done!!
Nurse Commodore was a very kind, loving and gentle nurse and she will be greatly missed.
God Blessings Nurce C
May God Bless You Mam !