[YNGRN]

Can anyone tell me a little about being a Navy Nurse. Pay, Bonuses, etc. Thanks

[syudent1010@aol.com]

Enclosed is a link to information on the Navy Nurse Corp and also the name of a navy reuiter. I hope this helps. Even though I am going into the Army Nurse Corp, the Navy also has good benefits and training. Good Luck!

Nurses: Health Care: Careers & Jobs: Navy

Lieutenant Mike Menke
Officer Programs
NRD Jacksonville
4070 Boulevard Center Dr.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
800.888.6289 x1138
904.399.3896 Fax
Michael.J.Menke@navy.mil

[MagRedC5]

Originally Posted by syudent1010@aol.com

Enclosed is a link to information on the Navy Nurse Corp and also the name of a navy reuiter. I hope this helps. Even though I am going into the Army Nurse Corp, the Navy also has good benefits and training. Good Luck!

Nurses: Health Care: Careers & Jobs: Navy

Lieutenant Mike Menke
Officer Programs
NRD Jacksonville
4070 Boulevard Center Dr.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
800.888.6289 x1138
904.399.3896 Fax
Michael.J.Menke@navy.mil

FYI; The Army Nurse Corps has the longest deployments out of all the military nurse corps [AF, Navy, Army]. However, rumor has it General Pollock, Army, is pushing really hard for the max to be six months D/T retention is a severe problem right now in the ANC. However, I will believe it only when I see it has an official AR. BTW, my deployment orders read 376 days, or until mission completed. And, we were extended from 12 to 15 months.

Those not single should take into strong consideration deployment length when considering Army, AF, or Navy. I will say that out of the three rank [promotion] can be obtained quickest in the ANC, while deployments are shortest in the AF nurse corps.

... just food for thought

[Toddy]

Ok, I am sort of jumping on the bandwagon here...straying from the student's lounge...
I would also like to get into military nursing. My entire family has been military (ladies included) and it's just something I believe makes us better citizens and more aware of our nation. Surprise, surprise, I married a military man! He was severely wounded serving in Afghanistan and we spent nearly two years at Walter Reed AMC. I don't care what they say on Fox News, etc, the nursing and medical care in general at Walter Reed was stellar and there is a big difference in the military hospital environment. Frankly, I really enjoyed the difference. Both of my parents are travelling perioperatives so I've grown up with nursing concepts. Now I am going back to school for my ADN/BSN and will be completely through (fingers crossed!) either December '09 or May '10 depending on when I can complete my BSN practicum.

My husband is now medically retired and he was Army Enlisted. My parents were Navy and I've heard all the recommendations that Navy and Air Force are nicer to their people, etc. Truth is, my husband and I do have our beefs with the Army but none of them are with Army Medical. I would very much like to take some time and give service to my country but I'm not sure which service or when is the right time to approach a recruiter. I do not have time for ROTC and am not going to try with a concurrent ADN/BSN program...there is only so much in 22 months! However I don't want to wait too long.

The fella and I are childless by choice at this point and we have dealt with deployments in both friendly and hostile locales as well. It's something he is supportive of and frankly I believe that some of the benefits for dependents are better than for retirees and would be happy to return those to him if only for 4-10 years.

Ok, that was long winded. My apologies. But does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions as to how to go about this in the most intelligent manner? Thanks- Toddy