Navy Nurse Corps - Questions

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I'm 31yrs old and I want to go back to school to become a nurse. I have been looking into various options and the Navy is one of them and I have some questions.

I have submitted a form on navy.com for a recruiter to contact me, but figure that will not be until next week some time and thought I would ask on this forum for now.

I have been looking into 2yr RN Associate degree programs. If I have a 2yr RN can I still join the Navy and work as a nurse?

One train of thought for the 2yr program is that would allow me to get into the work force sooner and there are lots of options (programs to pay for bachelor degree) available to 2yr RN's to complete their 4yr degree.

Doing some snooping on the 'net I ran across the Navy Nurse Corps and want to get more info on this.

Is this a program that will help a person obtain a 4yr degree in nursing? Or do you already have to have your 4yr RN to join this program?

I've done some reading on the NROTC programs and found a University that I would like to attend that even has it.

But everything I read sounds like you will only be joining the Reserves? Is that correct or am I reading it wrong? I would really be interested in going active duty if possible.

I guess the big question I should have asked first concerns age limits. As stated I am 31yrs old and will be 36/37 by the time I graduate with a bachelor's degree. Does my age automatically disqualify me from being able to join the Navy as a Navy nurse?

Thank you in advance to all who reply.

MyEire

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Hello,

As a prior enlisted sailor, I too am looking at reentering the Navy as a Nurse. In my experience the on-line officer request go unanswered. The best thing to do is to find your Naval Recruiting District and to contact them directly. Secondly, you need a BSN for the Navy. With the college you have NROTC will not be an option. The Navy has a nurse candidate program which is something you may want to look into. My undergrad degree is in Biology, my Masters is in Education and I have a PhD in progress. However, I am still required to have a BSN in order to be commissioned!

Lisa

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Hello there! I found the answer to your age question, and there is a limit. The limit begins at 20 and ends at 40, but the limit can be waived on a "case-to-case basis (up to age 51)." You can view more on this website: http://www.navy-la.com/nurse.html Also, after you get your BSN, you go to the OIS (Officer Indoctrination School) which is only for five weeks. I finished my freshman year at college and I'm a nursing major. After I graduate from college I'm going to go into the Navy. If you need more information I'll be glad to give it to you. Good luck!

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The USN/USNR lets nurses older than 40 join (I am joining at age 45), and can waive retirement at age 60 for medical professionals up to age 65. if you want to serve with an associates degree, the Army or NG is the best bet. I know a guy who is a former enlisted medic who is now an army LPN and he loves it. He's an officer and has done everything from ICU to peds to ER.

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LPN's in both Army regular active duty and Army reserve are enlisted. ASN's can be commissioned officers in Army reserves only. All branches require BSN for active duty Nurse Corps as commissioned officers.

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Specializes in ER,ICU and Progressive Care Unit,Peds.

I'm a Navy nurse and would be gald to answer you questions.

You have to have BSN to be in the Navy. You have the answer to your age limit. Don't believe everything your Recruiter tells you.

I will be happy to answer any other quesitons!

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LPN's in both Army regular active duty and Army reserve are enlisted. ASN's can be commissioned officers in Army reserves only. All branches require BSN for active duty Nurse Corps as commissioned officers.

What do you mean as comissioned offiecers? (ASN)

Also another question..if you do have an ASN will the navy or whatever miltary branch your in pay for your school to finish the remaining 2 to get your BSN?

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What do you mean as comissioned offiecers? (ASN)

Also another question..if you do have an ASN will the navy or whatever miltary branch your in pay for your school to finish the remaining 2 to get your BSN?

Commisioned Officer as in 2nd Lieutenant (O-1). As of right now only the Army Reserves will allow a commission as an officer in Nurse Corps and only in the Reserves. You will need a BSN to be active duty(AD) in all branches.

As far as educational programs, there is of course the 100% tuition assistance for all AD military personnel. There are certain financial caps on this though.

http://www.goarmy.com/benefits/education_taking_classes.jsp

As far as full time programs, here is a link for Army with some information.

http://www.goarmy.com/amedd/nurse/corps_specialties_requir.jsp

Good luck!

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Commisioned Officer as in 2nd Lieutenant (O-1). As of right now only the Army Reserves will allow a commission as an officer in Nurse Corps and only in the Reserves. You will need a BSN to be active duty(AD) in all branches.

As far as educational programs, there is of course the 100% tuition assistance for all AD military personnel. There are certain financial caps on this though.

http://www.goarmy.com/benefits/education_taking_classes.jsp

As far as full time programs, here is a link for Army with some information.

http://www.goarmy.com/amedd/nurse/corps_specialties_requir.jsp

Good luck!

Man!! I guess i'll finish and do a BSN..so i can go to the air force or the navy...thanks

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Here is a link to some information you might find helpful:

http://www.cnrc.navy.mil/noru/orojt/medicalofficer.htm#6

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Specializes in ER,ICU and Progressive Care Unit,Peds.

M3,

I would suggest that you complete your bsn before entering, but that's just my view on it!

ens pm

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