MENTAL HEALTH NURSE

Officer - Specialty Mental Health Nurse

Today's Airmen face undeniable stresses and unique challenges in the line of duty. Our Mental Health Nurses play a crucial role in helping diagnose and aid in their continued all-over health. Providing safe and effective treatment alongside the mental health care team, they help promote and foster positive environments as they aid in maintaining the continued health of Airmen around the world.

What You'll Do

• Work with individuals, families, groups and communities to assess mental health needs
• Develop diagnoses and plans to then implement and evaluate nursing care
• Monitor patients undergoing detoxification from alcohol or drugs and assist in planning and providing comprehensive mental health services and support
• Conduct and use nursing research to improve healthcare delivery
• Manage inpatient care units, provide case management and work with members in the field

Become a Nurse

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 mental health nursing process, individual/family dynamics in health and during illness
  • Minimum of six months in mental health nursing, including individual and group therapy
  • Civilian mental health nursing experience is creditable.
  • Completion of Officer Training School course
  • Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 47th birthday