Registered Nurse

ABOUT The greatest reward for nearly every nurse is the joy of serving others. But in the Navy Nurse Corps, when you work to improve the lives of others, you can vastly improve your own---both professionally and personally. As a Navy Nurse, you will serve your country by helping not only those in the military who defend it but also their families and people in need around the globe. Excellent scholarship opportunities mean you may graduate from nursing school potentially debt-free, and specialty training opportunities can give you a competitive edge in your field. APPLY HERE.{target="_blank" rel="noopener"} NURSING CAREERS IN THE NAVY ---NURSE ANESTHETISTS Administer general and regional anesthesia, monitor patients receiving anesthesia and assist in instructing medical trainees and other Officers.** ** ---PRIMARY CARE NURSE PRACTITIONERS Provide comprehensive health care and health maintenance for service members and their families. ---MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSES Assess, plan and implement direct nursing care of patients on an assigned unit and assume charge nurse responsibilities. ---PERIOPERATIVE NURSES Plan, implement and evaluate nursing care of surgery patients. ---CRITICAL CARE NURSES Provide highly skilled, specialized nursing care to critical patients---including en route care---and train personnel in critical care nursing procedures. ---MENTAL HEALTH NURSES AND NURSE PRACTITIONERS Provide direct patient care in mental health services, and lead and train other military and civilian personnel. ---MILITARY-SPECIFIC SPECIALIZATIONS Focus on education and training, manpower systems analysis and nursing research. PAY AND BENEFITS Attend the nursing school of your choice and graduate debt-free through our scholarship and loan repayment programs, up to 100% tuition coverage. - Competitive salary - Free health insurance - Free housing - A retirement plan - 30 days paid vacation per year EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES ** Wherever you are in your nursing career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. Available offers could consist of anything from scholarships to sign-on bonuses to loan repayment assistance. And help could potentially be available whether you're in graduate school or already in practice. High School Students Through a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Nurse Option scholarship, the Navy can cover the full cost---up to $180,000---of your nursing education at some of the best colleges and universities in the country. ** Nursing Students If you're a nursing student opting to serve full-time in the Navy, you could get up to $34,000 to help pay your way through nursing school through the Nurse Candidate Program (NCP). Graduate Students If you're a graduate student enrolled in a postgraduate nursing program in certain nursing specialties and opting to serve part-time as a Reserve Officer, you may qualify for up to $50,000 in nursing school loan repayment assistance. Practicing Nurses If you're a practicing nurse opting to serve part-time as a Reserve Officer, you may qualify for an immediate, one-time sign-on bonus of up to $30,000. And depending on your specialty, you may have the option of choosing between a sign-on bonus, nurs