Is it possible to join the Army after nursing school?

2018-03-29T11:11:27-04:00

I am in my senior year of nursing and was wondering how the process of joining the army after graduation worked. Is it possible to eventually become an officer? If so, how can I go about becoming one? Or what are the different options?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 1 at 2018 6:48 PM

2018-04-01T18:48:55-04:00

Where are you located?

Response by PVT Raymond Lopez made Apr 1 at 2018 8:34 PM

2018-04-01T20:34:14-04:00

Amanda never the Big Green Machine anything when you can get them to pay for it!! There is one thing I will never deny the Army does have the best medical care possible. When I was in the Second Surgical Hospital at An Khe Vietnam I had the most brilliant physician I ever met. He would prescribe a large bottle of Heineken beer at lunch and dinner. He told me that it would give us extra calories and make us get out of bed and exercise!! I never knew were Dr Gerstien went to he was brilliant!

Response by SSG Peter Aubin made Apr 14 at 2018 1:59 PM

2018-04-14T13:59:45-04:00

Amanda, contact your local recruiter. Ask him to refer you to the areas nurse recruiter. The Army has special recruiters just for you. It’s a different process than regular recruitment.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Apr 15 at 2018 10:55 AM

2018-04-15T10:55:47-04:00

Yes, their are recruiting programs to being Nurses/Doctors into the service as Officers, check with a recruiter

Response by SPC Richelle Rice-Simms made Feb 20 at 2019 3:29 AM

2019-02-20T03:29:26-05:00

If you join & you have a bachelor's degree, you should come in as an officer.

Response by CPT Barbara Smith made May 13 at 2020 9:52 AM

2020-05-13T09:52:57-04:00

Hi Amanda, If you earn your BSN, you can see the Army Nurse recruiter to apply for active duty. Personally, I had two years of civilian nursing experience before my commission. I didn't benefit by having the military pay for my education, but I attended a six month ICU course in the Army. It was the most difficult course I have taken. Take your time as this is a very important decision. Good luck!