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I'm not an Army nurse, but an Army medic. I've worked closely with brigade nurse. I can tell you somethings though: - Do Nursing & ROTC. It'll make your schedule heavier, but it's worth it. It's a guaranteed job at the end. - Army has great education programs for medical (AMEDD) workers. USUHS & scholarships. - After graduation, and military training, 1 year into your job you can request specialty training. Mental Health nurse is a category you can request. Although class sizes are small. I believe it's a 16 week course at Fort Sam Houston, TX. - If you decide to do Reserve Nursing in the end, consider working with the VA. About the same benefits as active duty and educational opportunities (with less paperwork). However, Army has upward potential (salary-wise). - Also, ROTC pays a stipend monthly (a few hundred dollars). - If you wish to pursue your education after your BSN, inquire about "Educational Delay" to purse Psychiatric Nurse practioner. If accepted, you'll be given rank, time to finish school and given higher rank once you earn your MSN/DNP. - I highly encourage you to call the school's ROTC department Recruiting officer (or Gold Bar officer). They'll tell you more about the program. It's a great opportunitiy for potential. Military nurses are viewed resilient and experienced in the civillian world.