Is it like being a doctor where you have to go to ungdergraduate then nursing school(8 yrs total) or is it just undergraduate school ( 4 yrs).....
Is it the same for the Army?
I want to be a nurse in the army.
2007-12-15 15:43:08 · 4 answers · asked by EJGKEHG0133 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
It depends on what program you choose. You can do a 2 year associate's degree (ADN) and become an RN that way, or you can do a 4 year bachelor's degree and become an RN that way. There are pros and cons to both. With an ADN program, it [typically] only takes 2 years, it costs less, and you get to take the NCLEX and become a registered nurse. However to move on your masters, you need a bachelor's degree first. BSN (bachelor's) nurses get paid better, have more job opportunities (some of the more prestigous hospitals won't hire you without that bachelor's degree), and have the chance to get promoted/go into leadership roles more. However, it [typically] takes 4 years to complete a BSN program and costs more than an ADN program.
I believe you can go either route to be an Army nurse. However, I'd check with them to be sure. Check out the Army's website or contact the local recruitment office for more information on being a nurse in the Army. They'll tell you which program they'd like for you to do, how to got about it, etc.
Best of luck to you!
2007-12-15 15:56:06 · answer #1 · answered by lemonlimeemt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Army (and all services) requires a bachelor's or master's degree and the RN license from any state.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing only takes 4-years and doesn't require that you have another undergraduate degree first. There are some programs for those who already have an ASN (2-years) to complete the BSN in another 2-3 years.
Many military nurses hold master's degrees in nursing - the field is highly competitive.
From the Army:
To qualify for an Active Duty Regular Army appointment as an Officer in the Nurse Corps, you must meet all of the following conditions:
* Meet the prescribed medical and moral standards for appointment as a commissioned Officer
* Be a United States citizen
* Have a Bachelor degree in nursing (BSN) or Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) from a nursing school accredited in the United States
* Have a valid, unrestricted RN license
* Be 21-46 years of age (exceptions may be granted to prior service applicants)
2007-12-15 18:02:32 · answer #2 · answered by CoachT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NUrsing is essentially 2 years of core work. You can get a 4 year degree (a bachelors) which is about 2 years gen ed & pre-reqs and then the core; or an associates degree which is at a community college which again is the 2 years core (and a bit fewer core courses than maybe the 4 year) and however long the pre-reqs take you. In both cases you are able to take the NCLEX exam and become a RN. There are fairly lengthy wait lists to get into these programs however. Male nurses are not uncommon.
2016-03-14 08:36:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Rudi
2014-04-09 11:12:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to become a registered nurse (RN) with a two year associates degree from a community college.
2007-12-15 15:47:30 · answer #5 · answered by Defunct 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋