Per diem job on the side?

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Hello!

I am about to transition into my active duty position as a Navy Nurse and I was just wondering if it was against the rules of the Navy to also find a per diem job on the side in the civilian world. Thank you!

Specializes in Adult Critical Care.

You can absolutely get a per diem job while on active duty. Many people do it. However, you'll need to buy your own , because the government won't cover you. You'll also need approval from your local chain of command. Typically, the chief nurse at your facility is the approval authority.

HannahKay

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Awesome!! Thank you so much!!

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Lunah, MSN, RN

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In the Army we had to submit a memo, obtain written permission from our Deputy Commander for Nursing, and also submit our outside hours worked to the DCN.

HannahKay

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Would you say it's the military's way of discouraging people from doing it? By making it a complicated process?

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Lunah, MSN, RN

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Would you say it's the military's way of discouraging people from doing it? By making it a complicated process?

No, it's a matter of maintaining accountability of your troops and ensuring that their readiness for military duty is not compromised by outside work. Military is a 24x7 commitment, and they are just protecting their assets.

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