For a direct commission into the Army or Air Force Reserve as a nurse, what specialties are needed, and are there any incentives to join?

Ana H. — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 14:17:06 -0400

Looking for some insight on direct commissioning, specialties needed, incentives to join etc! I’ll take any info you’ve got.. I’ve contacted army and Air Force reserve recruiters and have been waiting a few days for responses. Also, what’s the process of joining the guard as a civilian? I’ve also contacted several guard units and waiting.. Thanks!!

Response by SPC James Dixon made Jun 7 at 2018 2:24 PM

SPC James Dixon — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 14:24:26 -0400

If you mean join as a civilian and stay a civilian, any civilian guard jobs can be found on USA Jobs, or by contacting the unit directly to see if they have any full time civilan jobs available.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2018 3:58 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 15:58:55 -0400

https://m.goarmy.com/amedd/nurse.m.html

How to Be an Army Nurse | GoArmy.com

As a nurse in the Army, you help Soldiers with inpatient, outpatient and home care. Learn more about Army nursing requirements & careers.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2018 4:00 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 16:00:37 -0400

Some of this site is military ID card/ password protected...FYI

http://armynursecorps.amedd.army.mil/

Army Nurse Corps

ACCESS TO CARE HISTORY OF THE ARMY NURSE CORPS ANC CHIEFS FY 18 CIVILIAN NURSE STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT NEWSLETTER RESERVE CONNECTION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INTERACTIVE LEADER CAPABILITY MAP BALANCED SCORE CARD ORGANIZATION CHART LINES OF EFFORT ARMY NURSING CREED TSG STAR NOTE REQUEST 2 STAR NOTE REQUEST 30-YEAR MEDALLION REQUEST 30-YEAR MEDALLION POLICY (CAC users) NURSE CORPS SONG CIVILIAN CONNECTION WEBSITE FEEDBACK

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 8 at 2018 7:06 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 07:06:33 -0400

I can tell you from experience that OR nurses are always in need.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 22 at 2019 3:36 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 03:36:16 -0400

Incentives and needed specialties change often, your best source of information would be the recruiters. I would start with what is your experience or specialty? Generally you need at least a couple of years experience in any given specialty to even apply. FYI it is a loooooooong process, get ready to do some paperwork, and then some more paperwork. Good luck.

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Mar 30 at 2019 10:46 AM

MAJ Byron Oyler — Sat, 30 Mar 2019 10:46:30 -0400

Did you get in or still looking for advice?

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made Apr 8 at 2020 11:01 AM

LTC Charles T Dalbec — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 11:01:53 -0400

Ana ~~. Joining the ARNG as a civilian is like joining the Army as a Dept of the Army Civilian. The positions available are admin and support and usually never Professional positions like a Nurse, Doctor, JAG. So don’t see any chance unless you have a AIC/Specialty where you could go Active Guard Reserve but usually the same applies. Does that answer your question.