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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 an 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 $15,000 ($5,000 per year for three years for ADN or diploma nurse)
- Special Pay of $30,000 ($10,000 per year for three years) for BSN, MSN, DNSc or Ph.D. in nursing degree
- Up to $50,000 for nursing school loans through the Healthcare Professionals Loan Repayment Program (HPLR)
- 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 field
Requirements 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 (may request a waiver)
- Current, valid and unrestricted nursing license
- Permanent U.S. residency
Numerous positions are available worldwide. Please apply to have more information mailed to you about Army Medical Department opportunities.
