BevM15

Mursey, Thanks for the response. I’ve gone back and forth with trying to decide if I should join as I have 2 kids who would obviously be impacted by this decision as well. What you mention in your message is exactly what I fear in joining.. so maybe it’s not in the cards for me. Do you have any knowledge on what life is like as a nurse in the Air Force? Thanks again.

Rthale, Thanks for the response. I know you have up to the day before you turn 42 to be commissioned. I just was having some self-doubt, bc it seems like most Navy Nurses start young. But I guess I shouldn’t let that sway me. Good luck with your process. I’d love to hear how that goes.

Hi all, I’ve been reading the various posts about Navy Nursing for some time, because I’ve wanted to become a Navy nurse for about 10 years now. Unfortunately, life got in the way, but I’m now 40 and still would love to join. I’ve been an ADN nurse for 11 years and will finish my BSN in March. I’ve read that the Navy wants at least 6 months experience after the BSN. Is that a hard and fast rule or do they sometimes accept someone without it? Also, is it even a thing for 40-something year old to join the Navy? I’m just wondering if I should just accept that it’s probably not going to happen. Thanks in advance.