THE STRENGTH TO HEAL OUR NATION´S DEFENDERS.
You can enrich your nursing career while making a difference in the lives of our Soldiers and their Families. You´ll be able to work in your community and serve when needed. As a psychiatric/mental health nurse and Officer on the U.S. Army Reserve Health Care Team, you´ll work with dedicated professionals who share your commitment to providing the best nursing care. Most importantly, you´ll understand the pride of serving your country in our advanced health care system.Benefits include:- Special Pay of $30,000 ($10,000 per year for three years) for nurses with their BSN- Up to $50,000 for nursing school loans through the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program - Paid continuing education- Travel opportunities, including humanitarian missions- Low-cost life and dental insurance- Non-contributory retirement benefits at age 60 with 20 years of qualifying service- Networking opportunities- 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:- Associate 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- At least one year of developmental experience in psychiatric nursing- 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 - Permanent U.S. residencyNumerous positions are available worldwide. To find out more, visit us at: http://www.goarmy.com/info/amedd/nurse1?iom=9993-NASR-MCNU-04012009-20-09021-JBPOST