Re: Military Nursing, what do you think or know?

Originally Posted by Rep

Hi! I am 36 years old and I will be immigrating to the US as a nurse this February 2006, can I still join the US military. Have always wanted to be one. Thanks in advance for the replies.

There is an age cut off for enlisted and you have to be a citizen to be an officer.

Re: Military Nursing, what do you think or know?

Originally Posted by malenurse1

As an Air Force veteran, I say go for it! I often find myself missing the service and wishing that at 40 I wasn't too old to go back....

I was 42 yrs old when I rec'd my direct commission. Your not to old for the Army Nurse Corps.

To qualify for an appointment as an Officer in the Army Nurse Corps, you must:

• Meet the prescribed medical and moral standards for appointment as a commissioned Officer
• Be a United States citizen or have a permanent visa
• Have an associate’s degree in nursing or a three-year nursing diploma or a bachelor of science in nursing for Reserve; have a bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing for Active Duty
• Have a valid, unrestricted RN license
• Be 21-46 years of age

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Re: Military Nursing, what do you think or know?

Originally Posted by Rep

Hi! I am 36 years old and I will be immigrating to the US as a nurse this February 2006, can I still join the US military. Have always wanted to be one. Thanks in advance for the replies.

Apply for US citizenship, or have a permanent visa... before your 46 yrs old.

To qualify for an appointment as an Officer in the Army Nurse Corps, you must:

• Meet the prescribed medical and moral standards for appointment as a commissioned Officer
• Be a United States citizen or have a permanent visa
• Have an associate’s degree in nursing or a three-year nursing diploma or a bachelor of science in nursing for Reserve; have a bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing for Active Duty
• Have a valid, unrestricted RN license
• Be 21-46 years of age

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Re: Military Nursing, what do you think or know?

Originally Posted by PLTSGT

There is an age cut off for enlisted and you have to be a citizen to be an officer.

Enlisted? Is Rep an LVN, or an RN?

Age "cut-off" for ANC Officer is 46 yrs old, and can be waived. Rep could become a US citizen, or have a permanent visa, then apply for the Army Nurse Corps. Reference

Re: Military Nursing, what do you think or know?

May I join this conversation? I have my BSN and I am a 42 year old female RN. I just began working on my nurse practitioner (FNP) I was wondering if you know if the military pays for NP training and what the commitment is? And would I have to make it thru basic training? yikes!

Re: Military Nursing, what do you think or know?

As a military nurse part time (ANG) I can tell you that its a great way to get some extra training and experience you wouldn't normally get on the "outside". I was active duty ARMY enlisted for 4 years and wouldn't do it again. I joined the Air National Guard in 91 nad haven't regretted a single bit of it. The ANG has a program for 2 year nurses the same as the ARMY reserves in that you have to get your BSN within a set time frame (not sure what that is). I commissioned in '02 at age 35, so don't worry about the age thing.

Good luck and enjoy.

Re: Military Nursing, what do you think or know?

Originally Posted by zias

May I join this conversation? I have my BSN and I am a 42 year old female RN. I just began working on my nurse practitioner (FNP) I was wondering if you know if the military pays for NP training and what the commitment is? And would I have to make it thru basic training? yikes!

Of course, you can join this conversation... its an open forum.

May I suggest you click this Army Nurse Corps Specialties Site and look to the left of the page & chat with an Army Nurse Corps Recruiter online to address your specific concerns. I'm not sure if the Army will pay directly for an NP program. So, I don't want to give you bad info.

BTW, the AMEDD Officer Basic Course is not like the regular Army Basic Training your thinking.

Re: Military Nursing, what do you think or know?

Hello Corvette Guy and PLTSGT and thanks for the responses.

I am a BSN graduate and a registered nurse in my country, I will be taking the NCLEX-Rn in the US. I will immigrate to the US as an immigrant or permanent resident. That means I am qualified.

Re: Military Nursing, what do you think or know?

Originally Posted by Rep

Hello Corvette Guy and PLTSGT and thanks for the responses.

I am a BSN graduate and a registered nurse in my country, I will be taking the NCLEX-Rn in the US. I will immigrate to the US as an immigrant or permanent resident. That means I am qualified.

I'm not sure how one acquires a permanent visa? BTW, are you eventually going to apply for US citizenship?

Re: Military Nursing, what do you think or know?

Originally Posted by Corvette Guy

I'm not sure how one acquires a permanent visa? BTW, are you eventually going to apply for US citizenship?

I am holding a US immigrant visa. I was petitioned by a facility in the US. Once I arrived in the US, I will given a permanent residency status.

And yes, I will apply for a US citizenship after I fulfill the minimum 5 years US residency.