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Military nurse
A military nurse is a member of the armed forces who cares for patients in the military all over the world and veterans in the U.S.
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Required education
ADN or BSN
Varied
Take on different tasks, patients, and situations every day.
Fast-paced
React and make decisions quickly in demanding conditions.
Patient-facing
Work hands-on, directly with patients.
What is the role of a military nurse?
A military nurse delivers essential healthcare while serving their country, balancing clinical expertise with leadership and lifelong learning. The role offers paid education, compensation during training, and comprehensive benefits including free healthcare.
What you’ll do as a military nurse
Treatment
You’ll treat service members and their families, monitoring wounds, prescribing medication and caring for them before, during and after surgery.
Set-up
You’ll set up military triage in war zones and provide emergency care to victims of natural disasters.
Where you’ll work as a military nurse
Military nurses work in a variety of settings, including:
- Military hospitals
- Military bases
- Pop-up nursing facilities
- Military ships
How to become a military nurse
Get an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
When considering a future nursing career, it’s important to explore the different nursing programs available and the paths they offer. With various options like associate degree programs, bachelor’s degree programs, and direct-entry master’s degree programs, prospective students can choose the educational path that best suits their goals and interests.
Pass the NCLEX-RN.
The National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) is the all-important step between graduating from nursing school and becoming a nurse. It’s a standardized test, set by the Board of Nursing in each state, that makes sure you have the knowledge and skills you need to work in the field of nursing.
Work as a Registered Nurse, enlisting in the military if you haven’t already.
You’re ready to work as a military nurse!
Military nurse career resources
Become a member of a military nurse organization to find career opportunities, learn from your colleagues, and support the profession.
Army Nurse Corps Association (ANCA)
Army Nurse Corps Association (ANCA)
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