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Nurse Corps Officer
OVERVIEW
Nurse Corps officers lead a nursing team that cares for Soldiers and their families. As part of the Army Nurse Corps, they play an important role in improving the overall quality of life for Soldiers and their families.
JOB DUTIES
Organize resources for patients and their families for help with inpatient, outpatient and home care
Command a shift on a nursing unit that is part of a field hospital or for an installation medical activity
Supervise all nursing care during your shift at all levels of command
REQUIREMENTS
Active duty and Army Reserve must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited school.
TRAINING
Job training for a Nurse Corps officer includes completing an Officer Basic Leadership Course, which introduces you to the Army Health Care system, Army doctrine and basic Soldier/leader skills.
HELPFUL SKILLS
Ability to make accurate, immediate decisions
Perform under stress
Apply critical technical and thinking skills
Tremendous concentration
COMPENSATION
Active Duty
Receive Army Nurse Accession Bonus
Nurse Loan Repayment Program
Low-cost life and dental insurance,
Noncontributory retirement benefits with 20 years of qualifying service
30 days of paid vacation earned annually
Army Reserve
Qualified nurses can receive Special Pay
Health Care Professionals Loan Repayment Program
Noncontributory retirement benefits at age 60 with 20 years of qualifying service
Low-cost life and dental insurance
EDUCATION BENEFITS
The U.S. Army provides generous education loan-repayment programs, residency programs and continuing education opportunities to support your continued career growth and development.
