Navy Officer Nurse Corp

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This type of career is a interest to me but I do have a few questions. What exactly is the description of a Officer? What role in the navy or any branch does the officer Nurse corp fit? What is a average day for a Nurse corp? Also is it true that the 1st three years you dont do any traveling outside of the states? As for as travel do you get to choose where you are stationed at 1st? San Deigo isn't really where I want to live. So could I choose somewhere else to be stationed? Also how many days a week would you usual work a week compared to being a civilian nurse?

Nursing (in many jobs) requires you to work on a given schedule which at times may include the weekend. You might also not get to be stationed at your requested location... if he is going to be in IN for the entire duration of your military career.. then I'd relook joining if you already know your only going to be in or that minimal duration and also knowing that it would greatly affect your relationship and that you don't have full control of your station of duty...

perhaps if you want to serve you could look into local national guard or reserve programs?

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can he relocate. With the economy and job market even in healthcare in some cities you would be very stable and have great benefits with the navy. I would just see him on your time off and on weekends and its not like he can't come see you on his time off. If it gets really serious he might consider relocating to be closer to you. :twocents:

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He is in apprenticeship school to become an electrician. He says he would be more than happy to come see me when he has time off and I know I will go see him. He is in a 5 year program, and I am thinking of signing up initially for 3 years. We want to get married, but are young and don't have much money or experience. That's where the Navy comes in. I am just worried that it won't work out. Any advice or scenarios to give me hope? I really appreciate all the help I can get. This is a big decision!

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I would advise not to do it based on your situation unless you are prepared to move away and be gone for those years. It sounds like a recipe for disaster - the good news is that you can see that now rather then being blind sided. I'm honestly not sure why you would contemplate this idea when you know the risk factors involved...

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I know it does seem that way, but I'm worried about getting a job as it is. Also, my grandmother was a Navy nurse back in World War II and It is something I've thought about doing for a long time. It's hard when all the dreams one has don't always line up.

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well perhaps in the future it will. At this time it seems you will be choosing navy or relationship. The good news is that you are aware of the choice and get to make the decision.

I would just advise that assuming you will be stationed at choice location and able to travel and work it out over multiple years.. is not as likely as the alternative - getting stationed elsewhere, not able to make weekend weekly trips etc.

v/r

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Certainly is something to think about! :)

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Hello All! I have another question for you all. What all exactly does the Naval Clinic in Great Lakes do? What I've been told is there is no inpatient stuff whatsoever. As a nurse what type of experience would I get there?

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I haven't served there as a nurse, but I can tell you that the clinic there is responsible for the health and wellbeing of EVERY SINGLE RECRUIT that ever comes into the Navy (and all the people who train them). LOTS of blisters, sprains, cuts, burns, dehydration, hypochondriases, etc :D

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glad i found this specialty tab. i asked a question about navy nurses on a graduate nurse forum. do a nurse get to undergo months of training before he can join in the navy? i am very much interested in navy nurse, where can i speak to a health care recruiter?

thank you!

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where do you live? I'm headed to my recruiters office in about 30 min to 1 hr I can get a contact for you.

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where do you live? I'm headed to my recruiters office in about 30 min to 1 hr I can get a contact for you.

i will send u a PM

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