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I just wanted to know if anyone has any input about it. Im a foreign BSN grad currently getting my MSN here in US with CCNE accreditation, i know its not easy to join now, but i have nsg exp since 2009 from medsurg-icu- currently working as a Burn ICU here in CA. just wondering if anyone would share their inout regarding applying into Army/Navy nurse corp and if you guys had the same issue as mine.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Are you a citizen or permanent resident?

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Iam a permanent resident getting my citizenship this year.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Check out the military nursing forum. There is little need for nurses right now, though critical care experience may help. You already know your foreign degree is not acceptable

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Without citizenship no chance, can't even start the process

Military is very selective right now too

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Yes but they told me if i get a masters degree here in US which im currently enrolled, it is possible that i can get accepted. They told me that they want exp nurses now, so i guess i will try again once my masters is done.

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In the army nurse corp they do accept legal residents.

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In the army nurse corp they do accept legal residents.

No they don't, you have to be a citizen to be a commissioned officer. I was an Army recruiter.....Even for reserve nurses you need to be a citizen and have permanent residency in the US, meaning you can't live abroad.

Medical-Surgical Nurse (66H) | goarmy.com

Also there really isn't a need for Army med surg or ICU nurses (We are full up even with experience). You can apply but I assure you that it won't change for while.

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I see, well i will be getting my citizenshipthis year anyway. Thanks for your input guys!!

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I see! Well thanks for your input. Im not done with my masters yet anyway til 2017 hehehe just wanted to know, hopefully by that time, they need nurses ;) thanks alot!!

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Specializes in Adult Critical Care.

If it helps, typically OR is the most critically manned specialty in general. I know the Air Force still is at ~75% OR nurse manning. That doesn't mean they have the money to direct commission that entire 25%, but you chances are probably best there.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
In the army nurse corp they do accept legal residents.

By the way, it's not "corp" like a corporation. It's corps, as in a body of people doing similar work. Not the same thing. Good luck with the remainder of your program. :)

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