I have just graduated with my ASN and am about to take my NCLEX. I will be graduating with my BSN in 2017 and have worked for a full year as a med/surg floor nurse. I am very much considering Army Nursing. I have no relatives or friends in the military, and quite frankly I'm not sure the first thing of what to ask a recruiter. I realize it is different than enlisting, and I would be looking most likely at active duty.
What I wanted to know was how long deployments usually are, are they always outside the country, and what does "Completion of a qualified course in public health nursing or one year of supervised experience" specifically mean? Should I study public health for a year?
Lastly, how did you know it was for you? I don't have problems staying long periods of time away from my family, I don't have children or other means of roots at home. I know that I want to help people, I want to help soldiers, I want to help the public in times of need. I love to travel and I think it would be a once in a lifetime learning experience.
If anyone could share their experiences that would be greatly appreciated.
I'm a BSN nurse who is considering joining the Army Reserve Nurse Corps. I'm prior service and currently 50 years old. Any recent graduates of BOLC at Fort Sam Houston? How was it? Do they offer any help on the APFT for old timers like myself?
I'm a BSN nurse who is considering joining the Army Reserve Nurse Corps. I'm prior service and currently 50 years old. Any recent graduates of BOLC at Fort Sam Houston? How was it? Do they offer any help on the APFT for old timers like myself?
How many years of prior service? That is the only factor that might help you around the age cap. The APFT is what it is, lol.
About the only way you will get a age waiver in todays Army is if you will have 20 years for retirement by 60 which is the mandatory retirement age. APFT is based on age.
The mandatory retirement age varies based on role and grade. For the vast majority of officers, the mandatory retirement age is 62. General/flag officers and academy instructors can stay beyond that.
The US code does have time in grade restrictions that will force you out before age 62. For example an O-5 who isn't picked up for O-6 by 28 years in is kicked out. Most officers who are passed over for promotion a certain amount of times are forced out.
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We were told to not bring three things to BOLC: family, pets, and/or weapons.