NAVY NURSE CORPS

WHAT THEY DO

• Provides high quality nursing care for sailors, marines, and service members
• Also provides for there families
• Also takes part in humanitarian relief efforts, such as:
• Administering infant vaccinations to children in places like Cienaga and Colombia
• Providing emergency care for victims of natural disasters

REQUIRED TRAINING

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing
• Must complete the fallowing courses:
• Introduction to naval science
• Seapower and Maritime affairs
• Leadership and Management I and II

REQUIRED TRAINING (CONTINUED)

• Participate in weekly NROTC drill instruction periods
• Participate in two summer training periods of four weeks

QUALIFICATIONS

• U.S. Citizen practicing in U.S.
• Student or graduate of standing U.S education program
• License to practice in U.S., District of Colombia, & common wealth of Puerto Rico
• Willing to serve minimum of 3 years active duty
• Age between 18 and 41 with good physical condition and full medical examination

MONEY AND SALERY

• Coves full cost of nursing education ($180,000)
• Yearly income of 46-48K

LOCATION

• More than 250 Navy & medical facilities around the world

HOW FOREIGN LANGUAGE IS HELPFUL

• You may be stationed to help others anywhere around the globe
• Knowing foreign languages helps w/ understanding the people you're nursing
• Will help you understand the people who need help
• Will make you capable of conversing with the person you are helping