Army Question

[redskngolf]

Hey all,

This isn't specifically an Army nursing question, but I wasn't sure where else to go with it and am hoping someone here can help me out.

I am a RN with a background in Peds critical care, critical care management, and currently operations administration, specifically bed placement. I am currently enrolled in an MHA program and looking at where to go from here. I was a medic in the Army several years ago and my only major regret in life has been getting out of the Army. I have missed it almost everyday since I left. As I am finishing up my Master's program and looking to the future, I have looked at going back in the military. I have done some online researching, but have not found much related to careers in health care administration in the Army. I know that I could go and talk to a recruiter, and plan to soon, but would also like some insight from others as well. I guess I am just looking for what kind of jobs are out there and what admin is like in in the military.

Again I realize this isn't a nursing specific question, but looking for any insight you all might have.

Thanks!

Mike

[Lunah, MSN, RN]

Hospital command (administrator) positions are typically filled by O-5 and O-6 physicians and/or nurses.

[jfratian, DNP, RN, CRNA]

It depends on the branch I think. For example, the AF does use MSCs, medical service corps officers, to manage non-clinical hospital departments. These include medical readiness and resource management (among others). Generally, these officers have an MBA or something similar. They enter as O2s.

Clinical departments (surgery, inpatient, dental) are run by experienced doctors, nurses, and dentists who are typically O5s or O6s.

[Lunah, MSN, RN]

Yes, I was speaking about Army as the OP asked about the Army. Clinics and TMCs are also headed by medical personnel (mostly nurses) in my Army experience.