molmac23

Thank you both so much for your comments. They are very helpful. I actually look forward to being able to be a leader. You both broguht up some great points that I need to think about. I think the military would help instill and encourage certain ideals that are important to nursing and qualities that I think all people should strive for. A sense of unity, respect and honor among other things. Next month I hope to go to D.C with a recruiter to visit a military hospital there. I hope this trip helps further me in the right direction, whatever it may be. Thanks so much for your help!

Hi all, Never in a million years would I imagine myself considering joining the military. I am a laidback person and would probably be considered a pacifist. When I graduate in May, I will be graduating with some serious loans. When I originally considered the thought of military nursing it was for the financial benefits. But to be honest I will be an RN in the NYC area, my loans and finances will be taken care of eventually. Yet here I am and I cannot get the idea of being a military nurse out of my mind. I have absolutely no support from anyone in my life. People think it is crazy that I will graduate with a BSN and I am considering going into the service. ( They see it as something you do when you have no other choice, and honestly I saw it like that for a period of time as well) I have been researching online, but I feel like my true concerns are not ones that I can easily find answers to on these websites. I will soon be meeting with a recruiter so many of my questions can be answered with her I am sure. I just feel like this could be the best or the worst decision I ever make. I am terrified of the idea of this, but also excited at the thought of being able to practice nursing in it's most natural form. I love the idea of taking care of soliders and truly being able to serve a population truly in need ( not to say civilians are not of course). That was mostly my babbling and I apologize I do have some questions and concerns if anyone can help that would be great! - Boot camp, I understand that it is not the same as that for enlisted personnel, but I would like to know more of what it entails. - Army, Navy, AF ? Pros and Cons of each? - Do you think a person with a laid back personality ( but a desire to care for soliders) can be a member of the military?