I am looking into commissioning into the nurse corps within the next year. Any suggestions on things I could add to my résumé?

2014-02-06T16:36:45-05:00

<P>I have my BSN and am looking into behavioral health or medical/surgical for my commission </P>

Response by Maj Chris Nelson made Feb 6 at 2014 4:39 PM

2014-02-06T16:39:53-05:00

<P>In most cases, unless you are already in behavioral health, most new nurses are placed into med/surg for starters.  This is simply due to the fact that Med/Surg is where you continue to refine the "basics" of nursing.  After spending time there, you can apply to move to areas of more specialized interest.  Which branch of service are you looking for a commission in?  I am AF, but have a couple buddies that are Army and Navy if you have any specific questions about that.</P>
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Response by MAJ Samuel Weber made Feb 6 at 2014 8:25 PM

2014-02-06T20:25:51-05:00

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</font><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Times New Roman">The First thing you need to do is speak with an AMEDD Recruiter, be that
Army or Air Force. I am surprised that you enlisted with a BSN? Have you taken
the NCLEX? Do you still possess a valid RN License? The Army offers Direct
Appointments into the Nurse Corps for Soldiers and Civilians who possess both a
BSN and RN regardless of experience. Maj. Nelson is correct, the Army also
starts all Nurses as 2LTs and Med Surge until they have completed their first
year or get promoted to 1LT. But the AMED recruiter can offer you a guaranteed
AOC School, usually ICU, Psyche Nurse, Community Health, or OB/GYN Nursing. You
have to ask for ER and get some time in the Nurse Corps before you can apply to
be a FNP or any NP programs that offer Masters, etc. </font></p><p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Times New Roman">

</font></p><p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Times New Roman">Again, you need to go to http://www.goarmy.com/amedd and put in your zip code and
find an AMEDD recruiter. They will get you started. Good luck. </font></p><p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Times New Roman">

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Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Feb 7 at 2014 8:14 PM

2014-02-07T20:14:31-05:00

SPC Nelson, come down to the ED and ask for me. I'd be happy to talk to you and answer your questions.

Response by CPT Keith Steinhurst made Feb 10 at 2014 7:13 AM

2014-02-10T07:13:40-05:00

SPC, if you have a BSN, and you hold the RN, you can be commissioned directly in the ANC; go get a copy of AR 135-100 and go to the HRC web page for Officer Appointments branch - you can get all the 'paperwork' you need. Basically, the application for appointment, a valid physical, a security clearance (secret will do), a GT of 110 or higher on the ASVAB, meet ht/wt IAW AR 600-9, pass your PFT, have your Commander's endorsement, and it is open & shut. I am in global and am at MEDCOM, so if you need a mentor - I can put you in touch with any number of ANC officers who would be glad to assist. Have a great Army day . . .