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Hello all, I'm 22yrs of age and going to school right now for my RN. I'm taking my pre-reqs and in the beginning of my educational path for my BSN. I still have a lot to go. Well over this past year the navy has been a interest to me for some reason. I have always been very , very, interesting in world travel. I absoulutely love geography and the idea of world travel. The only downfall is I don't know how to swim,lol. Also I have had a big interest in working out and seeing the world and being in a diverse community. Every since I was a child I have lived in different places of the US......from New Orleans, LA,Nebraska,and now Memphis,TN. My main question is could I become a RN through the naval as a male? Is it common for males to become RN's through the navy? Also I thought it would be great to join the navy for the great benifits and 30 days vacation time/yr. Along with it will give me some type of security and ability to grow instead of being a college student working at a Fast Food joint. Would any of you advise the navy?

I agree with many of the things from other peoples posts, but I offer you the option of a male nursing student who will be comissined in May in the Navy NC as an O1. The ratio is more eqaul that you will find the civilian world. Fist off, go to school, if you want to join the military, there is always a way to do it, some options are easier than others and some will pay for school and some wont. I would recomend ROTC if that appeals to you. I am just about finished with the program and i hold it in high regards.

On an option bases, i wouldnt trade my time in ROTC or what i have done in the active NC for anything. First off, the pay maybe a little low, but when you add on all the perks and benifits, you are making well over anything that you will get on the outside. The people are great, nice to work with, not out the stab you in the back or anything like that. Yes there are more males but that oly helps you out in the end. Everyone repsects you more, and you dont get the Gaylord falker type of comments much. I would say go navy for nursing, the oppurtunities that you will get are far and wide. you have the chances to travel and to see many new and interesting thinks.

If i can be of any more help, feel free to email me at [email protected]

I'm in an interesting predicament and I thought this might be a good thread to add to. I graduated with a degree in biology a couple of years ago with the intent on pursuing med school (which waned upon reaching graduation, not from the interest in the field, but rather from the cost/time commitment necessary to attend). I'm currently looking at the military to give me a boost in a career and I'm interested in pursuing nursing. As of now, I would have to enlist (corpsman, so long as it's offered... I scored a 99 on the ASVAB, so I think it will be an option) and then compete for a position through the medical enlisted commissioning program. I'm a little uncertain as to how this might work since I have yet to take A&P and nutrition (I know I know, I was a microbiology nut, somehow I never took those classes, lol).

So the nitty gritty, does anyone have experience with this sort of transition? Will I have the flexibility once enlisted to take the A&P courses necessary for enrollment? It also looks as if I will need to sign a commission for 6 years. I suppose that is about the time it will take to finish a regular enlistment plus using the GI Bill for a BSN anyway, but I feel that the experience I receive as a Navy Nurse may give me a bit more standing once I do decide to leave the service and pay a bit better while I'm in (and hopefully work as a traveling nurse).

Any advice?

Cheers,

Greg

An aside to the original poster--I would advise you on the strongest possible terms that you NOT join the Navy just for 30 days of leave, benefits, and the chance to travel. The military, especially in its current state, is not something you join so that you can have cool benefits and a flashy title in front of your name. Be prepared to deploy as a nurse and to put in your due time training like any other sailor. I can only speak from the Army side of the house, but joining the military just for the perks is a really bad idea, no matter what branch you go with.

Best of luck in your decision-making process! Feel free to PM me if ya like.

MJ

2LT, ANC

Specializes in Navy Nurse.

If you are almost done with your prereqs just go for nursing school and apply for the Nurse Candidate Program. I graduate BSN this December 2011 and I am in the NCP scholarship. After reading all this comments from Navy Nurses, It made me want to be a Navy Nurse even more. First you must ask yourself if you want it. Go for it for the right reasons. Its hard work going through nursing school and trying to get into the Navy Nurse Corps. I am training myself now for ODS next year and also trying to finish up last semester of my BSN. I was pretty much in your shoes and I understand what your going through. I know the navy looks for motivated and strong individuals. If there is a will, there is a way. Goodluck to you and to your endeavors. I cant wait to graduate and pass my NCLEX but most of all, I cant wait to be a Navy nurse.

Specializes in EMT, ER, Homehealth, OR.
An aside to the original poster--I would advise you on the strongest possible terms that you NOT join the Navy just for 30 days of leave, benefits, and the chance to travel. The military, especially in its current state, is not something you join so that you can have cool benefits and a flashy title in front of your name. Be prepared to deploy as a nurse and to put in your due time training like any other sailor. I can only speak from the Army side of the house, but joining the military just for the perks is a really bad idea, no matter what branch you go with.

Best of luck in your decision-making process! Feel free to PM me if ya like.

MJ

2LT, ANC

Could not agree more. Your life will be miserable if these are the reasons you are joining. There is a reason why the military give these benefits and that is because of the whole package of being in the military.

Specializes in EMT, ER, Homehealth, OR.
i'm in an interesting predicament and i thought this might be a good thread to add to. i graduated with a degree in biology a couple of years ago with the intent on pursuing med school (which waned upon reaching graduation, not from the interest in the field, but rather from the cost/time commitment necessary to attend). have you looked into a acelaraed bsn program.

i'm currently looking at the military to give me a boost in a career and i'm interested in pursuing nursing. as of now, i would have to enlist (corpsman, so long as it's offered... i scored a 99 on the asvab, so i think it will be an option) and then compete for a position through the medical enlisted commissioning program. i'm a little uncertain as to how this might work since i have yet to take a&p and nutrition (i know i know, i was a microbiology nut, somehow i never took those classes, lol). since you will not know what command and where you will be stationed until you complete your training this is a hard question to answer.

so the nitty gritty, does anyone have experience with this sort of transition? will i have the flexibility once enlisted to take the a&p courses necessary for enrollment? as above depends on what you end up doing and when you deploy.

it also looks as if i will need to sign a commission for 6 years. not sure where you got this but all first time enlistments/commission's are for 8 years, all active or a companation of active & reserves.

i suppose that is about the time it will take to finish a regular enlistment plus using the gi bill for a bsn anyway, but i feel that the experience i receive as a navy nurse may give me a bit more standing once i do decide to leave the service and pay a bit better while i'm in (and hopefully work as a traveling nurse).

any advice?

cheers,

greg

good luck but i would avoid the enlisted route, most services offer a loan repayment & accession bonuses for nurses. you need to check with a health care recruiter, not a enlisted one, to find out what they are offering at this time.

MaleRNstudent21-

Hello, my name is LT Dan D'Aurora and I have been a nurse in the Navy for 9+ years, I happen to be male. I personally disagree with the term "male nurse," I'm a nurse just like everyone else, again personal opinion. As for being anurse in the Navy goes, I love it and will continue to love it. If you have specific questions, please let me know. When I was in nursing school I worked every weekend as a nursing assistant, probably the best experience I ever had. I wish you good luck in what you are attempting to do, if I can be of any help please let me know.

LCDR(s) Dan

@DanznRN I just have a quick question, what are the chances of a new grad RN to being accepted into the nurse corp with the navy? What are the requirements for the new grad Rn? and how long is the process from applying to knowing the decision? thank you so much for your time.

Corey

Specializes in Emergency.

Hi there Corey,

You asked about the chances of getting into the navy nurse corps. Look at it this way, not trying = zero percent chance. Generally though, the goal of the navy is to make sure they have a good mix of new grads and experienced nurses. However, experience is always a plus, so if you find yourself in a holding pattern, go for ICU/ER/MED-SURG, etc... Good luck.

@oldlove thank you for the info! =D

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