What are the requirements to be a military nurse?

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I passed my exam just yesterday and really,its my dream to be a navy/military nurse. But I want to know what are the requirements, what trainings should I expect to undergo. I don't want my gender (female) and my race (filipino) to be affected for my qualification.

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Specializes in ED, CTSurg, IVTeam, Oncology.

You should ask that of the recruiter for the military in which you wish to serve; different nations have different requirements.

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You should ask that of the recruiter for the military in which you wish to serve; different nations have different requirements.

I am planning to apply here in US. Maybe in navy/airforce.

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Specializes in Cardiac.

first off being a female Filipino will make no difference (good or bad). You need a BSN in order for the military to consider you. The reason is the military nurses are officers and officers need a bachelors minimum.

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

From what I remember from their attempts to recruit me, you can enter into the Army with a ADN or diploma. However you would be enlisted, not an officer--to be an officer you would need a BSN or higher.

Gender and race should not affect your application. However, your residence status in the US may: I don't think you need to be a citizen to sign up, but I'm told you do need to be at least a legal resident.

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Specializes in Med-Surg/Peds/O.R./Legal/cardiology.

Almost went there...sometimes sorry I didn't. Heavily recruited by Army and lived right at Fort Benning, Ga. Good luck with your decision. I think it would be a very honorable thing to do! I have a VERY soft spot for our military/VA! :redbeathe

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Moved to Military Nursing forum.

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Specializes in medical/renal.

You must have US Citizen in order to apply for airforce (officer)

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go to army, navy or airforce recruiting website.. find the commissioned officer section and look at nursing.

If its your dream... do some background info / legwork...

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Specializes in OR/Trauma/Surgery/CriticalCare.

I would think you'd have to had graduated from an accredited nursing program approved by the NLN, A US citizen, speak fluent English and meet the health/physical requirements required to serve in the US Navy or any branch. Right now, not to shoot your dreams down, I think there are plenty of US trained and educated RN's that are more than willing to join at this time. Unless, you have a skill or qualification that may place you above the rest of the competition, you will need to have plenty of patience and persevere. If you truly want this and know what you're getting in to, it'll happen.

As you read on many of the other threads, there are many of us just waiting and having a hard time keeping the paperwork up to date just so we remain qualified. My honest advice to you is get experience as a RN in an area of need ( ICU, Psych, etc.), have your transcripts evaluated by an approved accreditation program, hopefully by the time you acquire enough experience you can apply for US citizenship.... Then apply to the military. I feel you need to increase or at least be able to equate yourself to a US trained and educated RN that already meets the minimum requirements to be in the US military.

Do plenty of research into the branches of the military. Last i checked, gender or race has never been an issue. So that should be the last of your concerns right now. It's all about qualifications. Good luck!!

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Almost went there...sometimes sorry I didn't. Heavily recruited by Army and lived right at Fort Benning, Ga. Good luck with your decision. I think it would be a very honorable thing to do! I have a VERY soft spot for our military/VA! :redbeathe

Thank you for you encouragement.

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I would think you'd have to had graduated from an accredited nursing program approved by the NLN, A US citizen, speak fluent English and meet the health/physical requirements required to serve in the US Navy or any branch. Right now, not to shoot your dreams down, I think there are plenty of US trained and educated RN's that are more than willing to join at this time. Unless, you have a skill or qualification that may place you above the rest of the competition, you will need to have plenty of patience and persevere. If you truly want this and know what you're getting in to, it'll happen.

As you read on many of the other threads, there are many of us just waiting and having a hard time keeping the paperwork up to date just so we remain qualified. My honest advice to you is get experience as a RN in an area of need ( ICU, Psych, etc.), have your transcripts evaluated by an approved accreditation program, hopefully by the time you acquire enough experience you can apply for US citizenship.... Then apply to the military. I feel you need to increase or at least be able to equate yourself to a US trained and educated RN that already meets the minimum requirements to be in the US military.

Do plenty of research into the branches of the military. Last i checked, gender or race has never been an issue. So that should be the last of your concerns right now. It's all about qualifications. Good luck!!

Thank you for your advice. I am a BSN La Salle graduate in Phil.

Yes,Im planning to work in rehab or psych then while I'm there,I would apply and wait for my call (hopefully!)

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