About
By the very nature of their duties, Navy Nurses quickly rise to the top of their profession. They provide care not only for military servicemembers and their families but also for people in need around the globe.
Working in a team of talented colleagues united by a common mission, Navy Nurses have the opportunity to educate, lead, and shape policy within Navy Health Care. They also apply leading‑edge medical advances at world‑class hospitals, utilize advanced technology like RFID to reduce paperwork, and work at the best military nursing facilities on shore, at sea, and in the field.
Responsibilities
As an active duty Navy Nurse, you’ll provide high‑quality nursing care in a variety of settings:
* Military treatment facilities (in the U.S. and overseas)
* Austere environments (deployments, humanitarian aid missions)
* Onboard ships (aircraft carriers, hospital ships)
In austere environments, you may participate in humanitarian relief, vaccinating in developing countries or providing emergency care to disaster victims. You collaborate with physicians, surgeons, cardiologists, and fellow nurses, and develop leadership skills.
Work Environment
Active duty Navy Nurses may serve at more than 250 Navy and medical facilities worldwide, from Hawaii to Japan, Germany to Guam, and Washington, D.C. You could work at a National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD; Portsmouth, VA; or San Diego, CA; or aboard the USNS Comfort or USNS Mercy. Opportunities also exist stateside and abroad aboard surface ships, aircraft squadrons, or with the Fleet Marine Force.
Training & Advancement
Upon commissioning, you attend Officer Development School in Newport, RI. The five‑week program introduces responsibilities of Navy Staff Corps Officers. Promotion opportunities are competitive and based on performance.
Education Opportunities
High School Students: Through the NROTC Nurse Option scholarship, the Navy covers up to $180,000 of nursing education. Nursing Students: With the NCP, you receive an initial grant of $10,000 plus a $1,000 monthly stipend for up to 24 months (up to $34,000).
Qualifications & Requirements
To qualify:
* U.S. citizen currently practicing in the U.S.
* Student or graduate in good standing of a CCNE‑accredited U.S. nursing program.
* Licensed to practice in a U.S. state, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory (new graduates from NROTC or NCP must obtain a license within one year of beginning active duty).
* Willing to serve a minimum of three years of active duty.
* Aged 18‑41.
* In good physical condition and able to pass a full medical examination.
General qualifications may vary based on active duty vs reserve duty and previous service.
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