NURSING - NAVY
Company: Navy
Location: Tylertown
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
ABOUTBy 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 with 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 some of the most advanced technology on the planet,
such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), which can lead to
less paperwork and more meaningful patient care
- Work at the best military nursing facilities on shore, at sea
and in the fieldRESPONSIBILITIESAs an active duty Navy Nurse,
you'll provide high-quality nursing care, doing everything a
typical nurse would do in a variety of settings:
- Military treatment facilities (in the U.S. and overseas)
- Austere environments (i.e. deployments, humanitarian aid
missions)
- Onboard ships (aircraft carriers, hospital ships)Nursing in an
austere environment could mean taking part in humanitarian relief
efforts, such as administering infant vaccinations in developing
countries, or providing emergency care to victims of a natural
disaster. Navy Nurses collaborate with physicians, surgeons,
cardiologists and fellow nurses as colleagues and equals. Navy
Nursing provides opportunities to develop leadership skills that
will set you apart.WORK ENVIRONMENTActive Duty Navy Nurses may
serve at any one of more than 250 Navy and medical facilities
around the globe, from Hawaii to Japan, Germany to Guam, and
Washington, D.C., to Washington state.As a Navy Nurse, you could
work at one of the highly acclaimed National Naval Medical Centers
in Bethesda, Md.; Portsmouth, Va.; and San Diego, Calif. Or you
could provide medical support aboard one of two dedicated hospital
ships: the USNS Comfort and USNS Mercy.More opportunities are
available stateside and abroad - aboard a surface ship, working
closely with a nearby aircraft squadron, or even with the Fleet
Marine Force.TRAINING & ADVANCEMENTUpon commissioning, Navy Nurses
are required to attend Officer Development School (ODS) in Newport,
R.I. ODS is a five-week program that provides a comprehensive and
intense introduction to the responsibilities of Navy Staff Corps
Officers. They will learn about the military structure of the U.S.
Navy, its rich history of traditions and customs, leadership
development and military etiquette.Promotion opportunities are
regularly available, but are competitive and based on
performance.EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIESHigh School StudentsThrough a
Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Nurse Option
scholarship, the Navy can cover the full cost - up to $180,000 - of
your nursing education at some of the best colleges and
universities in the country.As a student, you can concentrate on
your education or training with no military/training obligation
until after your program is completed.Offers have many variables.
To get details and find out which offer would benefit you most,
request that a Navy Recruiter contact you.Nursing StudentsWith the
Nurse Candidate Program (NCP), you can get an initial grant of
$10,000, plus a stipend of $1,000 per month for up to 24 months.
That's up to $34,000 to help pay your way through nursing
school.Offers have many variables. To get details and find out
which offer would benefit you most, request that a Navy Recruiter
contact you.QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTSTo qualify for employment
consideration in the Navy Nurse Corps, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen currently practicing in the U.S.
- 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 from NROTC or NCP 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
examinationGeneral qualifications may vary depending upon whether
you intend to serve Active Duty or Reserve Duty, and whether you
are currently serving, have served before or have never served
before.
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