RN looking for info. on hyperbaric certification

I've enjoyed reading your posts...I love the idea of being certified in you specialty! Since most of you that have posted are already experienced in this field, I'd like to ask a question...

I am considering applying for a job in a hyperbaric outpatient facility. I've been at my current job in perioperative nursing for 11 years now so I'm really trying to do some research before making a move to a new specialty (& well, leaving a company I've been with for 11 years).

I keep reading questions and comments of hyperbaric nursing being physically demanding. Why is that?

Any other general info would be appreciated as well. Thanks

According to the UHMS (undersea hyperbaric medical society) a nurse must work 1 year/480 hours in a hyperbaric unit either mono or multiplace. This is after attending a Primary training either in Texas or South Carolina. Look on the UHMS website and you will find the info. Then after the year you have an exam that is fairly intense. If you read the hyperbaric medicine practice book, this will help you through the nursing exam for CHRN

What do you know about Navy trained hyperbaric RN's. I am a new BSN and application is in for Navy. Is this a good opportunity to get hyperbaric cert'd? With so few chambers out there, are there enough jobs and is the pay good if I get out?

Chris