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FNP in Navy

I have been attempting to join the navy for 2 years as I completed my BSN but have not been able to. (I was a long term care charge nurse, and now I'm a nurse manager) I want to become an FNP and then join. Is this a rigorous screening and application process? As well, do I need a Doctoral Degree or is a Masters ok? I know I need to go to a CCNE school. Any other tips would be great.

Thanks!

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    I'm currently an Active Duty Navy Nurse. I can tell you that the Navy doesn't utilize FNPs in a clinical setting very often. Most of the NPs I've worked with are put in administrative roles because that's where MSN's are needed. The clinics use PAs way more than NPs. There are exceptions, but in my almost 5 years in, 90% of the NP's I know are not utilized in that role (mostly used as nurse managers).

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    The Air Force utilizes NPs to some extent. FNPs are pretty common in the outpatient clinic setting. You really want a DNP, especially as a new grad NP competing for hard to get direct commission slots. Rarely, you will find acute care NPs functioning as hospitalists; this role is pretty new for the AF.

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    Smaller commands (ex: overseas) can expect to see more FNP use in their respective roles. Ours is a provider, and manager of 100000000 things. I don't envy her :p

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