THE STRENGTH TO HEAL OUR NATION’S DEFENDERS.
When you serve your country as an Army public health nurse, you´ll have opportunities to make a difference in the lives of our Soldiers and their Families. Not only will you assess the needs of our community, but as part of our advanced health care organization, you´ll also come to know the pride of serving your country.Benefits include:- Army Nurse Accession Bonus of $20,000 to $30,000 (up to $10,000 if combined with Loan Repayment Program)- Nurse Loan Repayment Program of up to $120,000 over three years; may be applied toward qualified nursing school loans – Paid continuing education, including clinical specialization courses – Travel opportunities, including humanitarian missions – No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family – Non-contributory retirement benefits with 20 years of qualifying service – 30 days of paid vacation earned annually – Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges – Flexible, portable retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k) – Privileges that come with being an Officer in the U.S. Army – Training to become a leader in your fieldRequirements include:- Bachelor´s degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, or accepted by the U.S. Secretary of Education- Completion of a qualified course in public health nursing or one year of supervised experience- Must be between 21 and 42 years of age (health care professionals ages 43 to 60 are now eligible for a two-year service contract under the OAPP program)- Current, valid and unrestricted nursing license- Must be a U.S. citizenNumerous positions are available worldwide. To find out more, visit us at healthcare.goarmy.com/nurse