Critical Care Nurse

Officer - Specialty Critical Care Nurse

When Airmen or their families are suffering from severe medical conditions or injuries, it's imperative they get comprehensive care. Responsible for executing complex, intensive nursing care, Critical Care Nurses provide the immediate treatment needed in severe situations. An important position wherever they're located, the quick and expert actions of these skilled nurses can make the difference when it comes to saving a person's life.

What You'll Do

• Manage complex critically ill and injured adults and children
• Operate state-of-the-art equipment on the ground and in the air to assist those who are critically injured
• Supervise and manage nursing activities in first-class facilities worldwide

Training & Education

How do we transform you from the civilian sector to a leader and an Officer in the Air Force? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.

• Officer Training School

  8.5 weeks

• Military Training Location

  Maxwell AFB, AL

Key Things To Consider Requirements

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.

• • Bachelor's or master's degree in nursing from a school accredited by the NLN or CCNE

• • Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing is mandatory
  • Minimum of 12 months full-time nursing practice
  • Encouraged to use six of those months practicing the Critical Care Nurse specialty
  • Completion of Officer Training School course
  • Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 47th birthday