Navy Nursing and Work Environment

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Specializes in PACU, Mental Health, Medical-Surgical.

Hello guys,

I was wondering what the nurse:patient ratio is. I was also wondering if the job description of a nurse is same in the Navy as the civilian world. Is the Navy more or less stressful than civilian nursing? Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions.

:nurse:

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It is actually better in some cases. When I looked into it I found they were more accomadating to new grads...plus in some areas the pay is actually higher because you are an "Officer". :)

If my husband wasn't already in it and we didn't have three kids, I would do it in a heartbeat!

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Specializes in ER, Trauma, US Navy.

QT-

Me and the Mrs. are both active duty nurses and we have 3 kids, it's doable. I second QT's comments on staffing , although it can be challenging from time to time as people rotate in and out,causes temporary fluctuations in the staff mix.

LCDR Dan

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