THE STRENGTH TO HEAL OUR NATION’S DEFENDERS
Public Health NurseU.S. Army Nurse CorpsWhen you serve your country as an Army public health nurse, youll 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, youll 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:- Bachelors 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.