Hey guys! I'm currently doing my research on the options and opportunities that I have if I become an AF/Navy Nurse and I realized that almost all of my searches in Google leads me to threads in this site, so I decided to join in. Anyway, these are my general descriptions:
US immigrant since 2008 (from Philippines)
studying in the Philippines and will be graduating BSN in October 2011 (we have a different curriculum)
graduating Cum Laude
experience in organizational leadership, community service, volunteer activities, etc.
planning to take the NCLEX not later than May 2012 (both my parents are also nurses here in California and they also studied in the Philippines)
no experience yet but planning to train as a critical care nurse as soon as I pass the NCLEX
planning to enter the Air Force/ Navy (whichever I get accepted to) after my training in critical care
My questions are:
Can I enter the AF/Navy even if I'm just a legal resident and not a citizen? I know that it says you should be a US citizen but I read in one of the sites that legal residents are also allowed to join. Just wanted to clarify this point.
If yes, will I be under the Nurse Transition Program (NTP) because of my lack of experience even if I go into training as Critical Care Nurse?
Which of the following is better? (a) Join the AF/Navy, pass the NCLEX, train in critical care; (b) Pass the NCLEX, train in critical care, join the AF/Navy (NOTE: both options provide that I will only gain experience once I'm in the AF/Navy)
Will it be hard for me to enter the AF/Navy with my descriptions mentioned above? Which service is harder to get into?
I was inquiring for some careers in the Navy. I do agree that you would obtain a lot of benefits cause my dad was in the navy for 2decades in the health safety department. However, here are some of the deats I found.
[h=2]Qualifications[/h]To qualify for Active Duty employment consideration in the Navy Nurse Corps, you must:
Be a U.S. citizen currently practicing in the U.S. (contact a Navy Medical Recruiter for details)
Be a student or graduate in good standing of a U.S. education program granting a bachelor of science degree and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Be licensed to practice in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a U.S. territory (new graduates must obtain a license within one year of beginning Active Duty service)
Be willing to serve a minimum of three years of Active Duty
Be between the ages of 18 and 41
Be in good physical condition and pass a full medical examination
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I was inquiring for some careers in the Navy. I do agree that you would obtain a lot of benefits cause my dad was in the navy for 2decades in the health safety department. However, here are some of the deats I found.
[h=2]Qualifications[/h]To qualify for Active Duty employment consideration in the Navy Nurse Corps, you must:
Navy Medical Recruiter for details)
You can refer to this weblink: Nurse : Health Care : Careers & Jobs : America's Navy: Navy.com