I'm a civilian RN working in an ICU unit, as a new grad, and I'm thinking about joining the military instead of continuing nursing as a civilian. I was once enlisted in the Navy, so I know the military life pretty well, but I have some concerns and questions for any military nurse of any branch of service if you would be so kind as to share your thoughts.
My biggest concern is deployments. I'm not opposed to them at all, but I have a strong opposition to the Iraq war, and deploying there would be dangerous for myself and difficult for my family. This kind of information is often left out by the military nurse recruiters, and I'd really love to hear about the way things really are from those that are living it. Obviously I know military members cannot speak against the Iraq conflict, but I would like to know what your experiences are in your branch of service as far as deployments go.
Also, I haven't seen an awful lot about what the average work week is for most nurses. I'd assume its roughly 40-50 hours per week, but I'd like to hear if those numbers are made easier or more difficult in terms of staffing levels. Where I work there are nearly no Nurse techs or LPNs, so we're often on our own and our work week is quite strenuous. Any thoughts on this as well?
Again, any branch of service I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences. I would greatly appreciate it.
I am a LPN. The MOS I have been offered is 91wm6. So are you saying I will most likely not work in a hospital. Do know of any other military nursing options for me as a LPN?
No, as a 91WM6 [LPN] in the Army Nurse Corps you can in fact work in an Army Medical Center.
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No, as a 91WM6 [LPN] in the Army Nurse Corps you can in fact work in an Army Medical Center.
Thanks for the reply. Should I be seeing an Army Nurse Corps recruiter? Do you know how likely it is that I could get my RN while enlisted? One of my fears of joining is that I will get stuck just taking VS, doctors office type work. What are the 91wm6 allowed to do? What differences are there between civ. and military nursing?
Thanks for the reply. Should I be seeing an Army Nurse Corps recruiter? Do you know how likely it is that I could get my RN while enlisted? One of my fears of joining is that I will get stuck just taking VS, doctors office type work. What are the 91wm6 allowed to do? What differences are there between civ. and military nursing?
No, you need to see a standard Army Recruiter and let it be known your already an LPN and only interested in 91WM6 MOS. In the Army you will do more as an LPN compared to civilian side. Check out this link...
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... The day you swear in and sign your oath of commission is the date of your rank. Even if you don't go to COT for 3-4 months afterward.
Now (Corvette guy help me out here) here is the promotion breakdown for the Air Force vs. Army.
Air Force 2yrs to 1Lt
2yrs from 1Lt to Captain
8yrs from the time you make Captain to pin on Major.
Army ( I think for Active Duty)
1.5yrs to 1Lt
1.5yrs to Cpt
7 more years from the time you pin on Cpt to pin Major. With a higher promotion rate for Nurse Corps Captains in the Army vs. Air Force.
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Hello,
I know I am reviving an older thread but, a good one! Thank you for clarifying about taking the oath right away! While I will not graduate for another year I am trying to join as active duty right now. I am glad to know that this next year of completing my degree is also going to count towards my rank, right?
I know I am reviving an older thread but, a good one! Thank you for clarifying about taking the oath right away! While I will not graduate for another year I am trying to join as active duty right now. I am glad to know that this next year of completing my degree is also going to count towards my rank, right?
Gen
Don't come on to active duty until you have your BSN!!!
Don't come on to active duty until you have your BSN!!!
why, what happens to ADN's on active duty??? can't go in as officers, i gather, so it's the enlisted route, then, right? would serving that way be an extremely different situation vs the BSN regular army officers?
why, what happens to ADN's on active duty??? can't go in as officers, i gather, so it's the enlisted route, then, right? would serving that way be an extremely different situation vs the BSN regular army officers?
At this point I'm very confused as to what it is you are planning?
why, what happens to ADN's on active duty??? can't go in as officers, i gather, so it's the enlisted route, then, right? would serving that way be an extremely different situation vs the BSN regular army officers?
Don't come on to active duty until you have your BSN!!!
Hello,
I will have an MSN without a pre-qualifying Bachellor's degree. My anticipated graduation date is June 2007. It turns out that I am trying to go via the Army nurse candidate program because I am similar to a senior year BSN candidate, (but with the coursework for MSN on top of that).
I'm an ELM (Entry Level masters) nursing student and will finish up my courses in 2 years. I was prior Navy enlisted (Honor Guard Duty) and considering the AF nursing corps officer program. I understand that they are in need, and will sign up BSN & MSN graduates for $10,000 bonus and $30,000 college repayment. Is this actual or just recruiting advertising?
In addition, once starting this program, I've read where it will take a year to get assigned to a base due to the school and paperwork etc. etc. When choosing a base after the program does one get the choice they desire (dream list)? or more than likely where they are most needed? Also, as you get experience and rank do you get more power to choose your bases desired?
I'm an ELM (Entry Level masters) nursing student and will finish up my courses in 2 years. I was prior Navy enlisted (Honor Guard Duty) and considering the AF nursing corps officer program. I understand that they are in need, and will sign up BSN & MSN graduates for $10,000 bonus and $30,000 college repayment. Is this actual or just recruiting advertising?
In addition, once starting this program, I've read where it will take a year to get assigned to a base due to the school and paperwork etc. etc. When choosing a base after the program does one get the choice they desire (dream list)? or more than likely where they are most needed? Also, as you get experience and rank do you get more power to choose your bases desired?
Appreciate any info or experience on this.
Hello,
I cannot answer your questions about AF but, what I found out for my situation is that if I wanted to wait until graduation and nclex are over then I would get a 10K sign on bonus and 30K loan repayment, (the loan repayment can be petitioned for again after the second year but, I think you give another three years). Since I am a current student and not a nurse earing salary I chose to go the candidate route so that I can get the enlistment bonus know along with monthly stipend.
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No, as a 91WM6 [LPN] in the Army Nurse Corps you can in fact work in an Army Medical Center.