Critical Care Nurse

Officer - Specialty Critical Care NurseWhen 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 DoManage complex critically ill and injured adults and childrenOperate state-of-the-art equipment on the ground and in the air to assist those who are critically injuredSupervise and manage nursing activities in first-class facilities worldwideTraining & EducationHow 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 weeksMilitary Training Location Maxwell AFB, ALKey Things To Consider RequirementsYou 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 CCNEKnowledge of principles and practices of nursing is mandatoryMinimum of 12 months full-time nursing practiceEncouraged to use six of those months practicing the Critical Care Nurse specialtyCompletion of Officer Training School courseMust be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 47th birthday