Military Nursing- but which branch?!

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Hey all!

I started researching and am starting to get a little overwhelmed with the options and possibilities of military nursing. Overwhelmed makes it sound negative, these are NOT negative feelings. I am excited, but a little confused about where to start.

I spent six year in the Navy as a nuke EM, and think I want to rejoin after I graduate in May 2016. I'm not sure if one branch is easier to get into. I do know that it seems quite difficult to join as a nurse after graduation (direct accession).

I would love any advice, personal experiences, etc. Right now I am pretty much open to any branch- Navy, AF, or Army.

Thanks in advance!

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

Hello,

We moved your thread to the Government/Military Nursing forum for the best response.

Good luck with your decision(s).

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As you guess every branch is over capacity and very difficult to join regardless of prior service. I have read on here the Air Force might be a little more forgiving with slots though especially for new grads.

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Specializes in Adult Critical Care.

The Air Force might be the easiest to get into these days, especially for new grads. The first step is to talk to a healthcare recruiter. You need to start the application process ASAP. It takes nearly a year from start to entrance into the military.

Contact Us: Find a Recruiter - airforce.com (select 'healthcare student or professional')

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