As a Nurse, you are no stranger to the challenges and opportunities of civilian practice. With your medical knowledge and experience, you are capable of making a significant, lasting impact wherever you go. But are you ready for something more? As a Navy Nurse, you will serve your country by helping not only those in the military who defend it but also their families and people in need around the globe. In some of the most dynamic environments imaginable. Sharing equal status with the health-care professionals you work with. Serving a greater good – and your own career. Plus look forward to generous benefits, a manageable workload and guaranteed vacations. Your experience will be unrivaled too. Attain skills you can take anywhere. With specialty training and continuing postgraduate education that lets you maintain the competitive edge every nurse needs. Then choose from the best nursing jobs when you return to civilian life. As a full-time Nurse Corps Officer, you’ll develop strong peer-to-peer relationships with Navy Physicians – along with the respect and honor that accompany the Navy uniform to include: · Work with a team of talented colleagues united by a common mission · Seize opportunities to educate, lead and shape policy within Navy Health Care · Instruct Hospital Corpsmen on how to provide quality patient care · Choose from sought-after specialties – study to become a nurse practitioner or a nurse anesthetist or even attend the famed Naval School of Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD As a Navy Nurse, you’ll elevate your credentials and set the standard as you: · Apply leading-edge medical advances at world-class hospitals · Utilize some of the most advanced technology on the planet, like Radio Frequency Identification, which can lead to less paperwork and more meaningful patient care · Work at the best military nursing facilities on shore, at sea and in the field · Find new meaning in the term “teamwork” with top health-care professionals on the highly respected Navy Health Care team As a Nurse in the Navy, you’ll have ample opportunity to see the world. It really is the best of both of worlds. You serve your country — you stay true to yourself. Take some time for yourself and enjoy the sights and sounds of places such as Italy, Spain, Japan or other locations around the globe and United States. Additional incentives include: · Full-time roles may qualify for a one-time sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 and other financial incentives • Excellent retirement benefits including Blended Retirement System/Pension and 5% 401K Government matching contribution • Tricare Dental & Health Insurance for you and your dependents • Serviceman’s Group Life Insurance – $400,000 • Post 9/11 GI Bill – Provides educational benefits to fulfill your educational needs with ability to transfer to eligible dependents • Dependent Identification Cards – Dependents access commissary, exchange, and recreation facilities • Travel – Travel Space Available on military aircrafts from certain military bases at a low fee • Home Loans – Department of Veterans Affairs Home Loan Guarantee Program Must be a U.S. Citizen, currently practicing (licensed & board certified/eligible), and meet our physical, legal, security screening and credential requirements. Age Requirement: Must be commissioned by age 55.