Military Nurses care for patients within the military, all over the globe. These nurses are no different from other nurses as they administer medication, treat wounds, and care for the sick. However, one of the more interesting things about being a Military Nurse is that your assignments can take you all over the world.
Things You'll Do:
- Setup triage in warzones
- Treat soldiers
- Help patients all over the world
Your job characteristics:
- Fast-paced
- Multifaceted
- Patient-facing
How You'll Get There
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Get YourNursing Diploma, Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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Speak with a military recruiter. The different branches of the military will often offer to pay all or part of your education if you agree to serve as a Military Nurse for a certain number of years.
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Pass YourNational Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN)
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You can start working as a Registered Nurse.
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Enlist in an branch of the military, if you haven’t already.
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Become aMilitary Nurse
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What Else You
Can Expect- The military needs nurses trained in all specialties, so you can work in whichever specialty you choose, be it pediatrics, psychiatric, emergency trauma, critical care, neonatal, midwifery and more.
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