Air Force reserves

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Hi everyone!

Im currently enrolled in an ADN program. I'll graduate May 2016 with my RN. I have been browsing the internet about military nursing while in school. I came across the AF reserves and Army reserves. Could anyone tell me any info? Are you required to have a bachelors? Once finished with school would I transition into active duty? I just want a detailed step by step and any recommendations.

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Specializes in L&D, Postpartum.

The only branch that does not require bsn is the national guard

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I know little about the Army National Guard. I've heard that if you don't have a BSN, you can't promote beyond O-2 (1LT). With spots becoming more competitive across all branches, I find it difficult to believe that you'd be very competitive without a BSN.

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The only branch that does not require bsn is the national guard

That may have changed - it no longer specifically says they accept ADN nurses on the National Guard site. The Guard is overstrength as well.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
Hi everyone!

Im currently enrolled in an ADN program. I'll graduate May 2016 with my RN. I have been browsing the internet about military nursing while in school. I came across the AF reserves and Army reserves. Could anyone tell me any info? Are you required to have a bachelors? Once finished with school would I transition into active duty? I just want a detailed step by step and any recommendations.

You need a BSN to be an officer (nurse) in the Reserves. Transitioning to active duty would be unlikely as the military is overstrength right now, and many excellent Reservists can't find a spot. But if you don't ask, the answer will always be no. :-) You should contact a healthcare recruiter (not a regular enlisted recruiter). Good luck!

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