streetjm

Thanks for the encouragement! I'll be sure to speak with the right people.

Hello! Im new to the all nurses website so bare with me. I am currently in year 2 of the nursing program and Northern Kentucky University and have 2 more years to go. We just recently received an announcement of the possibility of entering the Navy Nurse Corp and receiving a $10,000 sign on bonus and $1,000 monthly for 24mo after. I wouldn't be able to sign up for this until next semester. I wouldn't necessarily be in it for the money, I have always had a secret aspiration to be in a military branch, however, before I possibly commit to this I have a few questions: 1) Im newly married as of 2013 and my husband is my rock, he's a big supporter of me and my career aspirations and I would want him with me nearly every step of the way. So, how easy is it for a spouse to be with you when you're "stationed" (not sure how it works in the Navy) and what does this aspect entail? 2) After I graduate nursing school our aspirations at this time are to soon after start a family of our own. How doable is this?? 3) I am truly terrified of recruiters because I hear how often they feed people promises just to get them to enlist. What are some of the duties that would be expected of me in the Navy Nurse Corp? What is the likely hood of being sent over seas? (I know thats a hard question to answer) The biggest thing for me is knowing that my husband can "tag along" in a sense. I know he obviously cannot be there for any training I'll be required to do and things such as this, but I would like to know whether the Navy works with families this way, because honestly I don't have a clue how it works. Thanks for all who reply! :)