Can I go to nursing school while in the Navy?
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The U.S. Navy offers officers a nursing training option within the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC). While this program is available to any student interested in a Bachelors of Science degree, it is only available at universities with an NROTC affiliation.
Salary and Job Outlook Base pay for a Navy nurse starts at $37,220.40 per year for an ensign (O-1) with less than two years of experience. Pay increases with rank and length of service. Promotions in rank are competitive and based on performance. The highest rank a nurse can attain is O-8 (rear admiral).
How hard is it to become a nurse in the Navy?
It is hard but not impossible to join the Navy Nurse Corps. First, it takes a decent amount of time as you need to reserve at least four years to complete a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Then, you need to have the correct nurse licensing and meet other basic requirements.
What are nurses in the Navy called?
In the Navy Nurse Corps, you’ll provide high-quality nursing care for Sailors, Marines and servicemembers – and their families – wherever duty calls.
Since the Nurse Corps is a branch of the military, recruits need to meet some of the basic requirements for military service, including U.S. citizenship, the ability to pass a security clearance and passing a physical exam. You won’t attend the Basic Training camp that enlisted soldiers do.
Nurses are Naval officers, so you need both nurse and officer training. To join the Navy Nurse Corps, you must complete your training and licensing in one of the 50 states, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory. You must also complete five weeks of training at Officer Development School.
How long do Navy nurses serve?
three years
Navy Nursing Requirements If you don’t already have your license when you enlist, you must obtain one within a year of starting active duty. The commitment for an active duty nurse is three years. If you’ve served in the Navy before, your qualifications may be different.