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Nursing as a Military Career

March 21, 2012 By admin

Are you interested in working as a nurse? Are you also interested in serving your country? If so, you should consider nursing as a military career. This allows you to take care of patients while serving your country at the same time. For many, this is the best of both worlds.

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Although nursing as a military career has become more popular over the past few years, many people are still interested in enlisting in this capacity. No matter if you decide to join the Army, Navy, or another branch, nurses are always in high demand.

Nursing Job Description

When you become a nurse in the US military you know for sure that you are going to spend a lot of time caring for patients, many of which will be soldiers and their family. But did you know that you your job goes well beyond this?

Here are some of the finer details associated with becoming a military nurse:

– Work with a many people in the medical profession, ranging from other nurses to doctors

– The opportunity to educate and lead within the military health care system

– Choose from a variety of nursing specialties including but not limited to: family nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, nurse corps officer, operating room specialist, and perioperative nurse.

Responsibilities of a Military Nurse

Your number one priority as a military nurse is to provide high quality care for every service member who needs it, as well as their family. This includes many responsibilities, with the most basic including:

– Checking vital signs

– Treating wounds

– Triage management

– Restoring hope to those who are recovering from injuries

Nursing Qualifications

If you are interested in Active Duty employment as a nurse in the military, you must meet the following qualifications:

– United States citizen

– Student or graduate of a United States education program accredited by the Commission on College Nursing Education

– Licensed to practice in the United States, Puerto Rico, or another US territory

– Between the age of 18 and 41

– Good physical condition with the ability to pass a physical

Nursing after the Military

Although you will spend at least three years serving in the Military, when your time comes to an end it is safe to say that you want to continue your career as a nurse. Fortunately, you will have the experience and knowledge needed to land a job in a hospital setting.

Note: employers love to hire people who have military experience. They realize that these potential employees are dedicated to their job, responsible, and willing to do whatever it takes to achieve success.

Nursing ROTC Program

Many nursing students find that becoming an ROTC Cadet is extremely beneficial. With this training, you will quickly learn what it takes to become a leader in your field.

If you are thinking about obtaining an undergraduate nursing degree, enrolling in the ROTC program can enhance your experience while also providing financial assistance for college.

There are scholarships available to nursing ROTC students, including those for two, three, and four years. You can contact your college?s ROTC department or your high school advisor for more information.

What about the Nurse Summer Training Program? A nursing student who is part of the ROTC program may have the opportunity to take part in summer training. This is a paid, three week training program that assigns Cadets to Army hospitals throughout the world. With this experience, you will learn the role and importance of an Army Nurse Corps Officer.

Nursing as a military career is more popular than ever. As you serve your country, you have the chance to earn a nice salary while also caring for others. When your time in the military concludes, you have all the experience and knowledge necessary to land a high paying nursing job in the civilian sector.

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  1. Todd Williams says

    April 4, 2012 at 3:51 pm

    I have a BS in TR as well as an Assoc. degre in Nursing with 10yrs experience in the ER. I am 42yrs old and in outstanding physical shape. I am looking for a way to go to PA school and looking into the military as a way to obtain that. Please let me have some more information if avaliable. Thank you…….

  2. Sammy Balisbis says

    April 18, 2013 at 3:10 pm

    I am registered nurse, 32 years old, with Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) degree and currently a green card holder, would like to join the navy as a military nurse. My concerns are; I am not yet a US citizen and I took my BSN in the Philippines. Will I be allow to join the Navy. It there are information which could help me please let me know. Thank you.

  3. joan reeta rojas francisco says

    July 11, 2013 at 6:53 am

    i’am a nurse from the philippines,and would like to join the navy…. can it be possible for me? here’s my number- 09195939146 or area code 063. hope to hear from you. thank you.

    599,rojas compound,purok7,
    tugbungan,zamboanga city,
    7000 philippines.

  4. Clide says

    February 2, 2014 at 2:20 am

    I just turned 20 and with a high school diploma.
    am a permanent resident of the united states and looking forward to joining the us military to serve as a nurse. The question is with my status as a permanent resident of the u.s, can i serve in the military or do i need to file for citizenship first?

  5. michelle says

    March 6, 2014 at 10:03 pm

    I’m 22 years old and a registered nurse. I’m so much interested to join the US navy as a nurse but I’m not a US citizen. Do I have the opportunity to join with my status citizenship? Give me more info please. Thanks.

  6. michelle says

    March 6, 2014 at 10:22 pm

    I

  7. maviryck says

    June 29, 2014 at 6:11 pm

    Hi I’am MAVIRYCK OLANO a registered nurse and a newly graduate of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
    IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY/ MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE. I want to be a U.S. NAVY. How can i join? Thank you.

  8. katlyn says

    October 17, 2014 at 3:01 pm

    hi in 120 and still in the navyy i think in doing pretty good for 120. and ALL YOU BUTT HOLES ARE WRONG . arguement closed

  9. Sepi says

    December 28, 2016 at 9:06 pm

    Hi I am a foreign nurse with 8 years experience back in my country. I got my RN 3 months ago. But I don’t have experience in the United stste. I have green card. I am really interested in army nurse. It would be nice if I know that I have an opportunity for army nurse or not

  10. ubong owen eno says

    March 17, 2020 at 10:55 am

    i want to be recruited for the following position, if you may accept me as soon as possible.

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