Military Nursing
Learn about Military Nurses
Military nurses provide all aspects of traditional nursing care to members of the military in both peace and wartime settings. Assignments can require travel to anywhere in the U.S. or overseas. Military nurses are called upon not just to treat soldiers but also to provide humanitarian nursing care to civilians who fall victim to war injuries or natural disasters.
Preparation Path
Attain a BSN
Work with a military recruiter to attend military programs and training exercises during nursing school
Pass the NCLEX and become an RN
Pass the military’s medical and physical fitness requirements
Typical Tasks
- Setting up triage in war zones
- Treating soldiers who have been wounded in battle
- Administering medications
- Assisting physicians in surgical procedures
- Caring for wounds and helping to manage pain
- Comforting the sick and injured
Employment Settings
- Military hospitals
- Naval vessels
- Military bases
- Combat zones
Annual Salary Range
$58,000 – $103,339
Certification
RN. Specific certifications for military nurses don’t exist, but military nurses can become certified in their specialty area.
Education Requirements
BSN
