Cardiothoracic

I was also told by a recruiter that October is the absolute soonest as well. She told me that Med-Surg is totally full, but they are still in need of Critical Care nurses, however.

Just spoke to the Army recruiter on the phone. She mentioned that the Army has already filled their quota for Med-Surg nurses, but there's still available space for Critical Care. Also, she mentioned that it would be no problem as long as my supervisor filled out a letter of competency(like you mentioned).

I've been an RN for a little over a year now, same with working in the ct-icu, went in straight out of graduation. I have a very strong interest in deployment. I plan on speaking with an AMEDD recruiter this upcoming monday, so hopefully he/she can answer all my questions. Are all initial assignments in-state, or is it possible to go overseas from the get-go?

Thanks for the suggestion. Already on it! I was told by another that having your CCRN is a good way to ensure a critical care job. I just wasn't sure if having worked in the ct-icu prior to commissioning would be enough for the Army. Anyone else able to answer a few of my other questions? I know the recruiter will be extremely helpful, I'm just sorta anxious to hear from others.

Hi Everyone, First of all, just wanted to say thanks to all those serving our country in all manners of the service. This site has been very helpful in answering alot of the questions i've had. A bit about me. I'm a 24 year old RN with his BSN currently working in a cardiothoracic icu. I've been considering going Army for quite some time now. I'm meeting with a Nurse Corps recruiter next week, but I was wondering if some of you could possibly answer a few of my questions now. If I were to commit to this, how long does the process take for someone currently working as an RN with their BSN? Also, I have my heart set on working in Critical Care still, but specifically doing so in Afghanistan/Iraq for at least 6/12 months. I know there are no guarantees in the Army, but would this be possible for me to do? Does having already worked in the icu setting guarantee me the chance to do so once commissioned as an officer? Lastly, how exactly does the tuition reimbursement work? Do I also get a bonus, or is it one or the other(assuming I only go the 3 year route). That in and of itself is not my only reason for interest, but it's certainly a compelling force behind it. Any and all information would be greatly appreciated!