Does anyone have experience working for the Family Advocacy Program as a civilian nurse, especially for a small overseas base? This is a position focused on education and outreach. I do not have any experience with the military lifestyle but the manager/recruiter stated that the team is a mix of both military and civilians. Will my lack of military experience greatly affect my ability to properly do my job? Will I be looked at with less respect? Any advice?? The manager really sold me on the position but I don't want to jump the gun simply because I love the country the base is located in, especially since the base is in a very small town! I'll have to uproot my entire life in the States but I feel like it will be good experience for someone looking to leave bedside nursing... 0 Likes
jfratian, MSN, RN Specializes in Adult Critical Care. Has 10 years experience. 1,487 Posts Jun 25 Nah, go for it. I've been an Air Force nurse for 8 years now. We work with civilians all the time. If you are a competent nurse, then you'll do just fine. I'm sure any education you'll be doing is healthcare related. 0 Likes
Lunah, MSN, RN Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CNE, CEN, CPEN, TCRN. Has 14 years experience. 33 Articles; 13,694 Posts Jun 26 I was a military brat who grew up overseas, and I later served as an Army nurse. My parents worked civil service for 30+ years before they retired, too. Civilians are an integral part of the military culture. In short, DO IT! 🙂 1 Likes
