National Guard nurses provide an indispensible role as care givers while they help military personnel to get well. Your role is always changing, but as a National Guard nurse you know you will be helping the military in both regular and also emergency situations, some much more drastic then the civilian hospital room setting.
During this time, you will be learning leadership skills that will set you apart from civilian nurses. You will find yourself working at some of the best military nursing facilities at sea or on shore, be teamed with excellent health-care experts on the National Guard Health Care team, and you will be using some of the most advanced technology known to man at this time.
Do You Qualify to Be a National Guard Nurse?
Being a military nurse is physically demanding. Therefore, certain stipulations must be met. The candidate needs to be between the ages of 18 and 42, be a graduate of a licensed nursing school in the United States and have a Bachelor of Science degree, have passed a state board exam for one of the 50 states and also licensed. A person must be able to serve a minimum of three years of Active Duty, be in good physical condition and able to pass a full medical examination.
Post National Guard Careers for a Nurse
All the education and training you receive in the US Navy as a nurse will make you prepared for life in the civilian healthcare system if you decide to leave the Navy. You will be considered a Veteran so that means you will receive higher precedence when applying for a nursing job on the outside over non military individuals. Follow this link to learn more about special level of training which will prepare you to take on leadership roles faster.
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