Health Care
LT Erika McQuaid takes a blood sample from a patient who is recovering from a viral infection. LT McQuaid is a registered nurse assigned to the intensive care unit (ICU) at U.S. Naval Hospital Guam.
Nurses
Career Overview:
In Navy Nursing, you’ll find new meaning in the word “teamwork.” Work side by side with medical leaders. And enjoy a position of honor and respect should you choose to join such ranks.
Pay:
FIND GREATER FULFILLMENT IN THE NAVY NURSE CORPS
Healer of mind, body and spirit. Ambassador of hope. Respected nursing professional. There’s no exaggerating the significance of the role you’ll serve as a nurse in today’s Navy.
- Job Description
- Nursing Specialties
- Educational/Financial Benefits
- Other Benefits
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Requirements - Career Outlook
Job Description
Gain the recognition you deserve as a nursing professional — and unprecedented respect. In the Navy Nurse Corps, provide high-quality nursing care for Sailors, Marines and servicemembers — and their families — wherever duty calls. Doing everything a typical nurse would do:
- Check vitals
- Treat wounds
- Manage triage
- Lift spirits, restore hope and mentor others
Then step outside of your comfort zone. That could mean taking part in humanitarian relief efforts as well as outreach programs in this country and around the world. Collaborating with physicians, surgeons, cardiologists and fellow nurses as colleagues and equals. Developing the leadership skills that will set you apart.
As a Navy Nurse, you’ll elevate your credentials and set the standard as you:
- Utilize some of the most advanced technology on the planet
- Work at the best military nursing facilities on shore, at sea and in the field
- Team with top health-care professionals on the highly respected Navy Health Care team
NURSING SPECIALTIES
Navy Nursing offers an amazing scope of career opportunities. Not to mention, the chance to mentor junior team members and potentially teach others.
Navy Nurses can focus on any of more than a dozen sought-after practice areas, including:
- Ambulatory Care
- Critical Care
- Emergency Room/Trauma Medicine
- General Medicine
- General Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Obstetrics/Gynecology
- Oncology
- Orthopedics
- Pediatrics
- Perioperative
- Nursing Psychiatry
- Recovery Room/Post-Anesthesia Care
- Specialty Surgery
EDUCATIONAL/FINANCIAL BENEFITS
Wherever you are in your nursing career, the Navy can help ease the financial burdens and advance your career with generous scholarships, financial assistance and continuing education. Whether you’re a high school student, nursing student or practicing nurse, the Navy has a program that can help you make a difference.
And keep in mind: If you’re a student, you can concentrate on your education or training with no military/training obligation until after your program is completed.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
GET NURSING SCHOOL PAID FOR
If you have an interest in nursing, know this: The Navy can cover the full cost of your nursing education at some of the best colleges and universities in the country.
Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) — Receive a scholarship offering up to $180,000 to attend a nursing program at an institution of your choice. This includes:
- Up to four years of tuition while you pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing
- Allowances for textbooks
- A monthly spending allowance
- Plus funds for other related educational fees
Learn more about pursuing a nursing degree through the Navy NROTC program.
Offers have many variables. To learn details, request that a Navy Officer Recruiter contact you.
NURSING STUDENTS
GET HELP THROUGH NURSING SCHOOL
Financing your education is no easy task. Tuition. Books and supplies. Living expenses. But there is an easier way.
Navy Nurse Candidate Program — Receive up to $34,000 for nursing school, including:
- An initial grant of $10,000
- Plus a stipend of $1,000 per month for up to 24 months
Offers have many variables. To learn details, request that a Navy Officer Recruiter contact you.
PRACTICING NURSES
GET HELP REPAYING EDUCATIONAL LOANS
There’s an alternative to spending years paying down the cost of your nursing education. If you’re currently a practicing nurse, you can receive:
- A $20,000 sign-on bonus — based on a three-year service commitment; or
- A $30,000 sign-on bonus — based on a four-year service commitment; or
- A $20,000 sign-on bonus plus up to $38,300 to help repay your nursing school loans — based on a five-year service commitment
Offers have many variables. To learn details, request that a Navy Officer Recruiter contact you.
Other Benefits
As a full-time Navy Nurse Officer, you can look forward to excellent benefits that include:
- A competitive salary and supplemental pay
- Scheduled pay raises and regular promotions
- Advanced training funded by the Navy
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage (includes family)
- Generous retirement income plus a 401(k)-like savings plan
- 30 days of vacation with pay earned every year
- Tax-free allowances for housing, meals and shopping (at military stores)
- Free or low-cost world travel opportunities
- Access to military clubs worldwide
- And much more
All this — with the pride, purpose and satisfaction of serving your country. With a more reasonable and flexible schedule than typically found in private practice. Giving you ample time to devote to your career, your family and personal pursuits.
Specific Requirements
To qualify for Active Duty employment consideration in the Navy Nurse Corps, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a student or graduate in good standing of a U.S. education program granting a Bachelor of Science degree and accredited by the appropriate state board of nursing or the National League for Nursing
- 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 to 42
- Be in good physical condition and pass a full medical examination
Career Outlook
Want to explore further? Check out the Health Care Opportunities area to learn more about the overall mission of Navy Health Care. Then get a specific picture of the unrivaled experiences and real people representing today’s Navy Nurse Corps.
Questions? Get more information now. Provide brief information so that a Navy Officer Recruiter can contact you. Answer your questions. And help make the application process as seamless as possible if you choose to move forward.