solicitous86

I am looking into the Navy as career choice, and would like to hear any information about Navy nursing, from Navy nurses. I have already spoken with a recruiter but would like to hear some first hand stories. I would especially like to hear from any one who has been to any of the Big 3 hospitals, Fort Sam Houston, or Jacksonville, and/or has gone into O.B. I would like to hear about everything, from patient-to-nurse ratios, to education and vacations and physical fitness expectations. I am also curious about any differences between navy hospitals and cilvilian hospitals. I want to hear the good and the bad. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Katelyn

I might be the youngest gal on this forum. I'm 19 and will start my first year of nursing (BSN) school next fall. I want to join the military when i get out for better advancement opportunities, travel experience, and a competitive edge that civilians may not have... if anyone can give me advice or insight.. i'd greatly appreciate it. Merci, Gracias, Grazi, Bedankt

I'm 19 years old and currently finishing up pre-reqs before nursing school (4.0 GPA!). I am interested in military nursing as a way to pursue a field i love but also to have a better chance at advancement. For Navy, I have read about ROTC, and also about BDCP.. howevere.. being that i am almost done with my sophomore year... i would not be able to complete the Navy calculus requirement in time.. does this mean ROTC is out for me? after more research i think Air Force has a lot to offer. can anyone tell me more about the Health Professions Scholarship Program I want to be an OB nurse.. and eventually a nurse-midwife.. what bases are good to go to for it?