Military Nurse

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

Interested in taking the next step toward becoming a military nurse?