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Thank you all for the responses. They are very helpful. To nurse2033, if I join the military now with an RN license and my HSA degree, would I be able to work as a nurse or something else? What branch of the military are/were you in? I've had family in the Navy but I really am open to any branch: Air Force, Navy, and Army. Thanks!

Hello. I am pretty much a newbie at nursing with only 1 year experience. I am going back to school to get my BSN in the fall of 2014. I already have a bachelors in Health Services Administration and the admissions rep told me that I don't need to take any prerequisites so I can have my BSN in about a year from start to finish. That being said, I have always had a pull towards the military and am seriously considering joining the reserves (any branch I am considering). However, I am married and have a 5 year old son. Does anyone have any experience as being a reservist as a nurse but also as a parent and/or spouse? I've been told during a deployment, it will be hard all around but it will be the hardest for the family you leave behind. What pulls me towards the military is I've always considered those that serve as very respectable and honorable people. These people love their country and make such a sacrifice for others that they don't even know. Does anyone have any input on this? I am considering the reserves for two main reasons: I like my full-time hospital job and I'm 32 now so active duty is probably not going to happen. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you for the quick response, Dalla. May I ask that you give examples of what you did like about being a Navy wife and what about the Air Force bases and housing was better? Did you and your family move around a lot? Was/Is he a Navy Nurse? I am looking into the reserves but active duty is still an option that I'm not totally disregarding. Thank you in advance! :)

Hello. Recently, my wife and I decided that I should pursue my dream of serving in the military. I will graduate with my ASN this month and plan to obtain my BSN by 2014. I have been looking at different branches of the military and have narrowed it down to the Air Force and the Navy. I am really interested in joining the reserves in the Nurse Corps of either branch. Does anyone have any experiences in either Air Force or Navy Reserves? I was almost sure I wanted to join the Navy because of its history and my uncle served as a Sailor but lately, I have been hearing people tell me to look into the Air Force. What is the difference between the two? Is it harder to get in either? I was under the impression that the requirements, both physically and mentally, are the same. Also, what typically has shorter deployments? I have a four year old son and do not want to be away for too long but I understand the length of deployments all depend on the needs of the military. What are examples of deployments for Nurse Corps Reservists? Do you serve in a hospital, on a ship, base, or combat zone? How long are the contracts to serve in either branch for reservists? I know I can talk to a recruiter about these questions but I love this site because it gives the reader first hand testimonials and sometimes recruiters don't always tell you everything. Thank you all in advance for the help!

Thank you for the very quick replies! They have been very helpful and thank you all for your service in our military!

Hello. I'm a new member to this site but I have read quite a few helpful threads. I am currently a nursing student and will complete my ASN by the end of August of this year. I plan to take a few months off and then start an online BSN program and hope to complete that by early 2014. I am a 31 year old male, with a 3 year old son, and wife. In the past couple years, my heart has really been tugged by the military. I would love for the opportunity to serve my country and help out my family name. I have many friends that joined the military right after high school but I just went to college. My friends never really pressured me to join but I really feel a calling now. I'm considering going into either the Navy Nurse Corps Reserves or the Army Nurse Corps Reserves. With all that being said, does anyone have any opinions or experiences in either branch? Any advice? The pros and cons for either branch? Also, the benefits of joining the military reserves? My wife isn't so keen, at the moment, of the idea and I've been told if I ever get deployed it will be hard for me to leave home but it will be hardest for my family who I leave behind. So everyone needs to be on board. Thank you very much in advance for any help!