Service Branches
Work Environment
Registered nurses work in hospitals and clinics. Some work in sick bays aboard ships or in mobile field hospitals. Others work in airplanes that transfer patients to medical centers.
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Military Status
Officer
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Median Military Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$93,121
Military Salary Range Salary varies based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location.
$31,268 - $363,484
Overview
Registered nurses are licensed professionals who provide medical care to service members and their families. The work of a registered nurse in the Military may range from providing routine medical care to caring for the wounded or assisting in disaster relief.
Military Training
Officers typically enter the Military after they have completed a four-year college degree; enlisted service members can transition to officer positions through a variety of pathways and earn a degree while serving. Job training for registered nurses primarily consists of classroom instruction, conferences, demonstrations, and on-the-job learning in various training environments. Training length varies depending on specialty. Like other officers working in healthcare, they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, orientation to military structure, healthcare and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development. Job-specific training content may include:
- Practices and principles of military nursing
- Care of emotionally-disturbed patients
- Healthcare for children
- Nursing techniques
- Anesthesia, respiratory therapy, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Helpful Attributes
- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely
- Desire to help others
- Self-confidence and the ability to remain calm under pressure
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- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
- Psychiatric Technicians
- Critical Care Nurses
- Nurse Midwives
- Registered Nurses
- Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
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