[AussieRNinHI]

I have my permanent residency for the USA, have had thoughts of joining the reserves as an RN. Do you have to be a US citizen to be an officer? I am already an RN with 12 years of nursing experience behind me; Also i am 34 yrs old so i dont know if its a bit too late in the game. I am fit though, i go for runs and workout regularly, so fitness is not a problem.

[deemo21]

34 is not too old. You have until a little after 40 to join. You need to be able to have 20 years of service in order to retire with benefits, that is why there is an age limit. Also, there are waivers sometimes for age limits.

You must be a US citizen in order to be an officer.

[Itshamrtym]

Originally Posted by deemo21

34 is not too old. You have until a little after 40 to join. You need to be able to have 20 years of service in order to retire with benefits, that is why there is an age limit. Also, there are waivers sometimes for age limits.

You must be a US citizen in order to be an officer.

just curious... what if you are over 40... You get a waiver.. What does this mean... don't know for sure but I have heard that they don't make healthcare personal retire at 60.. So if you get a waiver, could you retire in 20 years with benefits???? thanks in advance for your help....

[deemo21]

Not everyone retires at 60, you are right. A waiver is a request for an exception to policy. The chain of command reviews it and makes a decision. You can get waivers for weight, vision, other medical problems, criminal problems, etc.

[Itshamrtym]

Originally Posted by deemo21

Not everyone retires at 60, you are right. A waiver is a request for an exception to policy. The chain of command reviews it and makes a decision. You can get waivers for weight, vision, other medical problems, criminal problems, etc.

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