army reserve nurse corps-need the real truth

athena55, BSN, RN · Apr 2, 2009

Hello Roachm224:

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athena

Staczse7 · Apr 2, 2009

being that i have a wife and 2kids my biggest hold up is the possibility of going overseas??

Hi Roach

I am a single mom raising 4 of my 7 kids ages being 11, 12, 14 and 17 (the older three are 23,21 and 19).... I commissioned in December 2008. I went in fully aware that I can and will deploy and am prepared as are my kids.....we have our plan all ready although it is probably not needed for at least a year. I went into the Army knowing that I wanted to serve those that are willing to give their lives to protect our freedom.

All I can advise is if you have any hesitancy about whether you would be ready or willing to deploy then this is not a right choice for you.

zombie · Apr 2, 2009

If you want to join the army reserve as a nurse and not go overseas then don't do it.

Army is the ARMY. If your needed overseas you get sent. And when you get sent don't cry.

The reserve is used as just what it is named for "reserve" we are in two wars and its very possible that you will in fact be deployed. And up to 1.5 years.... and after a year of being home your eligible to go back for another 1.5 years.

Go join AF. If you want the extra money pick up another extra shift every once a month.

Our soldiers are getting jacked up over there and if you wear that uniform and cry about not being stateside or don't want to sacrifice then stay home.

roachm224 · Apr 2, 2009

thank you so much for the info. if i have more questions may i contact you??

66HotelMikeFive · Apr 3, 2009

It is true. As a soldier in the Army Reserve Nurse Corps you will always be subject to the needs of the Army and therefore subject to deployment. Everyone has their own reason for volunteering to serve. You need to search your soul and find your true motivation for your interest in serving. If it is purely for the benefits... bonuses etc.. then perhaps the military is not for you.

You also need to take into consideration the wishes of your wife and kids in your decision to sign on. If you go about it without her support you will likely not get the most out of your time and may loose your relationship in the process.

There are many many payoffs to service. However, it is also a sacrifice. Search your soul to determine if it is indeed a sacrifice you and your family are willing to make. If so then by all means go about it with all vim and vigor and serve to the best of your ability.

If deployment is a sacrifice that you cannot come to terms with, but you still have a strong desire to serve your country then perhaps you should look into the Public Health Service or employment with the Veterans Administration.

Good luck to you.

momofabmtcs · Apr 3, 2009

It is true. As a soldier in the Army Reserve Nurse Corps you will always be subject to the needs of the Army and therefore subject to deployment. Everyone has their own reason for volunteering to serve. You need to search your soul and find your true motivation for your interest in serving. If it is purely for the benefits... bonuses etc.. then perhaps the military is not for you.
You also need to take into consideration the wishes of your wife and kids in your decision to sign on. If you go about it without her support you will likely not get the most out of your time and may loose your relationship in the process.
There are many many payoffs to service. However, it is also a sacrifice. Search your soul to determine if it is indeed a sacrifice you and your family are willing to make. If so then by all means go about it with all vim and vigor and serve to the best of your ability.
If deployment is a sacrifice that you cannot come to terms with, but you still have a strong desire to serve your country then perhaps you should look into the Public Health Service or employment with the Veterans Administration.
Good luck to you.

:up: :yeah: :bow: Well said!

athena55, BSN, RN · Apr 3, 2009

thank you so much for the info. if i have more questions may i contact you??

Yes, no problem.

athena

olderthandirt2 · Apr 3, 2009

Yes, i quite agree,.......

but the deployment tempo for RNs is seems to have slowed down, in fact I have been on the volunteer list for some time and I know MANY, MANY RNs, who have volunteered for YEARs and not been sent anywhere.......

So, don't go packing your bags just yet......unless your unit is due to go.

c.

p.s. this is one reason I chose to pursue a CRNA, so I WOULD most definitely be deployed.

66HotelMikeFive · Apr 3, 2009

I agree ..the op tempo for 66 series officers has slowed. However... I have ears in the intel side... and I am hearing that things are going to heat up significantly in Afghanistan... it remains to be seen how that effects deployments overall and it remains to be seen if that changes the deployment of RNs ..probably depends on your ASI. After all you never know what the politicians who send soldiers off to fight have in mind.

jeckrn, BSN, RN · Apr 3, 2009

Do you know the best way not to get deployed? Volunteer to go, I know many RN's who have volunteered to go and have not, but others who have not and have been deployed a couple of times. Deployment depends on your unit and what year it is in the 5 year cycle.

roachm224 · Apr 3, 2009

all very helpful info. im glad i found this website. it is very useful and i love all the comments i take something from everyone! thanks