Army Reserve Nursing

[dfdsue]

Has anyone recently joined the Army Reserves? I am considering but am trying to get the most (accurate) information. I graduated in 1993 (BSN) and have been in critical care and trauma since then.

What is OBC like? What do you do during your drill weekends?

Thanks!

[Riversurfer]

I would like to venture into critical care within the next year. Is it my responsibility to do this through the civilian side solely, or would this be an option through the Army Reserve? The recruiters have told me Active Duty is not as likely of an option these days, which is why I'm pursuing Reserves. I was also told it is easier to parlay into Active Duty after having been in Reserves. Would I have to serve my full three years Reserves before looking into Active Duty?

Thanks for all your replies. For someone not in the military, it's an overwhelming amount of information.

[jeckrn, BSN, RN]

No matter how you get into critical care it is your responsibility. Is it easier to get on active duty after being in the reserves, I would have to say maybe a little but not much since you have to go thru the whole boarding process again. No you would not have to serve your whole time in the reserves. You unit would have to give you a condition release in order for you go to active no matter how long you have been in the reserves.