i'm a 21 y/o female who is considering a career in the service for a nusring degree. unsure of the branch to join. i need input from experienced people.
2006-09-23 00:53:44 · 13 answers · asked by victoria 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Plenty of good answers, especially from Flint.
I served on a joint advisory committee, learned a great deal about the differences--in the areas of quality of life--of all the services.
by far, the Air Force has the top quality of life--pretty much across the board. It has clearly shown up on bases that have large units from more than one service. The Air Force has better housing, better opportunities for women in the long run, more funding for quality of life programs, etc. We're newer, so we have the benefit of new facilities in many cases.
Retention rates for nurses, plus opportunities to enter the guard or reserve after serving an active duty commitment, are excellent in the Air Force. You might consider becoming a flight nurse--my colleagues in the reserves who do their reserve duty (spending their one weekend a month flying on medevac aircraft) love it more than they can say.
As you look more into it, check into programs for advanced degrees, too. This is a strong suit of the Air Force.
Deployments last 120 days in the Air Expeditionary Force approach, so you know when you will (your unit) be deploying, and when you can expect to be home. Part of the approach was to minimize surprises and allow for maximum planning.
It's a great life, with a lot of opportunity to advance your education, gain a sense of accomplishment and pride in what you do, and balance a family/children over a career.
Plus, who doesn't look good in blue??
Aim High!!
2006-09-23 02:02:28 · answer #1 · answered by Love2Sew 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, I'm sure that each of them have their benefits and drawbacks.
Personally, I'd look at it this way...
If you go into the Army or the Marines, you're more than likely to end up in either Iraq or Afghanistan. Their deployments last for 1 year.
If you're in the Air Force, while you might end up deploying - most of the time it's only for 4 months.
In the Navy, it's a bit different, if you end up on a ship, then you could be gone quite a bit - when the ships out to sea. The flip side, though, is that you probably won't be sent to Iraq or Afghanistan.
I don't know if you have a college degree or not - in the Air Force, as an actual nurse, you need to have a degree, because Nurses are officers. I don't know if it's the same in the other service branches.
One suggestion I would make is to check out the websites of the various services, and then talk to the recruiters for each of the services. See what each of them say - and compare and contrast.
Good luck to you - and congratulations on your decision to serve our country!
2006-09-23 08:06:40 · answer #2 · answered by Flint 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Air Force has a good nursing program. As enlisted you would be a nursing assistant but still get great quality training. All my nurses are enlisted members, the doctors are officers. Take it from a former Air Force member and now a proud Air Force spouse. Good Luck. Talk to your local Recruiter they will point you in the right direction.
2006-09-23 14:35:12 · answer #3 · answered by Diana H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in the Air Force and I believe the Air Force would be the right choice for you. Do you see Air Force nurses overseas right now. Not many, Army, Navy and Marines deploy alot.
Join the Air Force...promise it's the best.
2006-09-23 08:54:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I applaud your choice of carriers.
Well it won't be the USMC, because they don't have medical personnel. (see pic)
Both the Navy and the Air Force have great medical programs. The Army medical program can be a little "intense" for a lot of people. If you have the personality to handle front line MASH type duty the Army is great, but if you don't --------
Source
My daughter,,, Air-sea rescue, Djibouti Africa
Air Force medic, Navy doctor, USMC aircraft
http://www.sweetbreezbeagles.com/Kris_op_528x800.jpg
2006-09-23 10:13:36 · answer #5 · answered by tom l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In The Navy
2006-09-23 08:04:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Navy
2006-09-23 08:03:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Navy
2006-09-23 08:01:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Army
2006-09-23 07:57:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Navy I think but any branch is good
2006-09-23 07:58:45 · answer #10 · answered by nbr660 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋