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If you want to become a military nurse, you must provide proof of U.S. citizenship. You also need to have a bachelor's or master's degree in nursing. BSN programs may span over four years, while a master’s degree in nursing can be completed in 1-2 years. Some of the courses you will study in these programs include primary healthcare, clinical nursing practice, biosciences and social justice. Joining your college's Reserve Officers' Training Corps can prove to be an added plus to becoming a military nurse.After completing an RN degree, you must also obtain your registered nurse. For this, you need to apply for a nursing license from your state’s board of nursing. The next step is to register for the National Council Licensure Examination for RNs. Once you pass this test, you will be able to obtain a license.Depending on your own career goals, you can choose to apply for a military nursing commission so that you can find a job in Army, Air Force or Navy. You can opt for becoming a full-time nurse or look for part-time opportunities. |
How to Become a Military Nurse |
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Military nurses can find rewarding opportunities in military clinics and hospitals. Other than earning competitive wages, they can also avail a number of career incentives in the form of bonuses, life insurance and more. They also enjoy scores of continuing education opportunities . On average, military nurses can earn in the range of $44,000 to $93,000 on an annual basis. The income of these nurses may vary by their qualification, experience, job location and position. |
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Aspiring military nurses can also enroll in online RN degree programs and make their way into this field in a convenient manner. The online programs in nursing are more flexible than regular degrees. Students can attend classes remotely from any location and study at timings that suit their personal routines. They can also complete an online nursing program at their own pace. Owing to the flexibility of these programs, they can make a suitable learning option for busy working professionals who want to make a career switch as well as nurses who want to get into the field of military nursing without giving up their existing job tenure.helping the injured learn how to care for themselves and extending emotional support. In peacetime, military nurses look after active-duty personnel, military retirees and their dependents. They may also provide healthcare to civilian emergency patients. During wartime, these nurses provide medical care around the world.Military nurses may serve in the Army, the Navy or the Air Force. Just as other nurses, there is a lot of demand for military nurses. These nurses can remain unspecialized or opt for a specialization in critical care, psychiatric or obstetrical care. |
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Military nurses might work either at home or in foreign countries. The most common settings for military nurses include military bases, military hospitals, and clinics. |
Where do Military Nurses Work? |
