[jojotoo]

I'm posting this for a friend. What are the pros and cons of enlisting in the Navy as a corpman now (she has her ADN and a BS but not in nursing) or going into the Navy Reserves as an officer, getting her BSN, then going Active Duty?

[navynurse06]

She will not be able to come into any form of the navy with an ADN. We only accept nurses with a bsn; not matter if it is for active duty or reserves.
The army is the only branch that will accept adn's into thier reserves.

[jojotoo]

What about enlisting as a corpman? Is that a possibility?

[navynurse06]

Anyone can enlist as a corpsman, but I don't suggest it if she is already a nurse (adn). The pay she would get as a enlisted servicemember would be considerably less than what she would make as a nurse on the outside. So if she really wants to be in the military than I suggest she either get her BSN then join the navy as an officer. Or join the army reserve where they accept nurses with an adn.

[JaxiaKiley]

Yeah, she should look into the RN-BSN programs. There are many online, and can take about a year. That's not too long to wait.

Or, look at the army. But, they do require a BSN even in the reserves if she ever wants to move up very far.

[Diane-RN Student]

Originally Posted by JaxiaKiley

Or, look at the army. But, they do require a BSN even in the reserves if she ever wants to move up very far.

Actually, you are incorrect. A BSN is only required for active duty. For Reserves and Army National Guard, you only need a diploma from a hospital based program or an Associates degree:


You must have an associate's degree in nursing or a three-year nursing diploma or a bachelor of science in nursing for the Army Reserve; have a bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing for Active Duty. GoArmy.com > Careers & Jobs > Nurse Corps Officer (66)

[JaxiaKiley]

You can start in the Reserves with the ADN, yes. I said 'if she ever wants to move up very far.' I didn't know the exact rank that you cannot move beyond without the advanced degree off the top of my head.

[Victoriakem]

I got a card from the Airforce & they will accept nurses up to age 59 with either a BSN or with an ASN while enrolled in the BSN program. How about that?

[Gennaver]

Originally Posted by Victoriakem

I got a card from the Airforce & they will accept nurses up to age 59 with either a BSN or with an ASN while enrolled in the BSN program. How about that?

Hi,
This is news to me. When I called and spoke with a recruiter about my joining upon graduation of my msn entry to nursing program at age 41 I was informed that regardless of which degree I would have that I would be too old for the Air Force.

Could you send me the link or phone number where -I- can find that information please, I am very curious.

Thanks,
Gen
p.s. edited to add from the webiste

U.S. Air Force

Qualifications:
• Must be a Registered Nurse and have a B.S.N. or B.A.N or be in the process of obtaining one
• Must be a U.S. citizen between the ages of 18 and 48

[Victoriakem]

I must have thrown the card out. I believe it was for Air Force reserves. If I come across it I will post the information. My mother-in-law used to get cards from the Air Force about being a nurse, when she retired @ age 58 so there must be some disconnect somewhere.