Navy Nurse New Grad

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                              ****  $90-$100K Starting Salary (higher with experience)  ****

ABOUT

Many nurses find the joy of serving others to be incredibly rewarding. This is especially true in the Navy Nurse Corps. When you work to improve the lives of others, you can vastly improve your own as well – both professionally and personally. As a Navy Nurse, you will serve your country by helping not only those in the military, but also their families and people in need around the globe. Excellent scholarship opportunities mean you have the potential to graduate from nursing school debt-free, and specialty training opportunities can give you a competitive edge in your field.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Navy Nurse, you’ll provide high-quality care wherever there’s a need, from Navy medical facilities and ships to humanitarian aid missions overseas. You’ll work closely with other health providers to carry out job responsibilities such as:

• Providing general nursing care for service members and their families.
• Collaborate with Physicians, Surgeons, Cardiologists and other specialists to create and administer treatment plans.
• Apply leading-edge medical advances at world-class hospitals.
• Utilize the most advanced technology on the planet, such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), which can lead to less paperwork and more meaningful patient care.
• Assist with global relief efforts such as distributing vaccines or providing emergency care to victims of natural disasters

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Desirable locations! 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 may work at one of the highly acclaimed National Naval Medical Centers in Bethesda, MD, Portsmouth, VA, or San Diego, CA. You might even provide medical support aboard one of two dedicated hospital ships—the USNS Comfort and USNS Mercy. 

TRAINING & ADVANCEMENT

Nurses who are new to the Navy are required to attend Officer Development School (ODS) in Newport, RI. ODS is a five-week program designed to introduce you to Navy culture. 

The Navy provides Nurses the opportunity to specialize based on manning needs. 

Specialization fields include:

Nurse Anesthetists – Administer general and regional anesthesia, monitor patients receiving anesthesia, and assist in instructing medical trainees and other Officers

Primary Care Nurse Practitioners – Provide comprehensive health care and health maintenance for service members and their families

Medical-Surgical Nurses – Assess, plan and implement direct nursing care of patients on an assigned unit, and assume charge nurse responsibilities

Perioperative Nurses – Plan, implement and evaluate nursing care of surgery patients

Critical Care Nurses – Provide highly skilled, specialized nursing care to critical patients, including en route care, and train personnel in critical care nursing procedures

Mental Health Nurses and Nurse Practitioners – Provide direct patient care in mental health services, and lead and train other military and civilian personnel

Military-specific Specializations – Education and training, manpower systems analysis, and nursing research

Post-Service Opportunities - Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in the medical field.

Wherever you are in your nursing career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. Available offers consist of scholarships, sign-on bonuses and loan repayment assistance. Help can be available if you're in graduate school or already in practice as well.

PAY AND BENEFITS
Attend the medical school of your choice and graduate debt-free through our scholarship and loan repayment programs, up to 100% tuition coverage.
• Competitive salary
• Free health insurance
• Free housing
• A retirement plan
• 30 days paid vacation per year

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Enrolled or have a degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement. There may be exceptions to the degree requirements based on extensive service experience. Additional qualifications include:

• U.S. Citizen between the ages of 18 and 41
• Currently licensed and practicing nursing in the U.S. (new graduates must obtain a license within one year of beginning Active Duty service)
• In good standing (as a student or graduate) with a CCNE-accredited U.S. education program granting a Bachelor of Science degree
• Willing to serve a minimum of three years Active Duty
• In good physical condition and able to pass a full medical examination