ArmyMale79

HI, Well i can't really comment on which one is the best since you probably have to try and shadow each one first. I personally wanted to do critical care when i first came into the army. However after working on a IMCU for the last year and a half, I have decided to pursue OR nursing after shadowing there. I just cant take the really sick patients anymore. I have another friend who also came in wanting to do ICU and ended up doing OB,after being placed there because of a shortage; she really loves it now. So the best advice is to shadow the specialties you really think you are going to be interested in. I heard the Army Nurse corp would be instituting some type of program where you work in each area for like a couple of months for a whole year or something. Anyway wish you the best.

:welcome: Well I work at WalterReed in D.C and i know they pay the nurses on my ward about 56,000 starting off. I do know the nurse here has like 1 and a half years of experience which is less than yours if I am not mistaken. But the other person was right when they talked about living expensives. I pay around 1300 for a two bedroom. Thankfully gas is included but not all placed are like this and many are more, especially if you want to live closer to the city. I personally dont find the commute that bad since I work the night shift, As long as you leave in enough time I guess. Hope it helps. Also piggy backing off the other person there are plenty of jobs here, that is for sure.