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I am an ARMY Nurse but did not go through the ROTC program. I received a direct commission following my basic RN program. The ARMY helped me get my BSN through the STRAP progarm. I have been in now 15 years and it was the best decision I ever made. As a nurse you will be expected to be able to do all the physical fitness requirements for your age group (sit-ups; push-ups and 2 mile run). Having that requirement helps you maintain great physical fitness. I think that going through the ROTC program will benifit you because you will not only learn the nursing profession you will learn how to be an ARMY officer. That was a little more difficult for us that came in on direct commission. I love my Army experience and have been called to active duty recently to help train the medics that were being deployed to IRAQ. Good Luck with your ARMY choice

Don't worry, getting my nursing degree was the best thing I ever did. I did not go back to school until my children were in Jr. high and high school so I was worried at first also, but with a lot of hard work it was all worth it!!! There are so many different areas you can get into after you graduate. Good Luck