Overview
Nurse Corps Officer lead a nursing team that cares for Soldiers and their families. As part of the Army National Guard Nurse Corps, they play an important role in improving the overall quality of life for Soldiers and their families.
Job duties
- Organize resources for patients and their families for help with inpatient, outpatient and home care
- Command a shift on a nursing unit that is part of a field hospital or for an installation medical activity
- Supervise all nursing care during your shift at all levels of command
Training
Job training for a Nurse Corps Officer includes completing an Officer Basic Leadership Course, which introduces you to the Army health care system, Army doctrine and basic Soldier/leader skills.
Helpful skills
- Ability to make accurate, immediate decisions
- Ability to perform under stress
- Application of critical technical and thinking skills
- Tremendous concentration
Civilian career relevance
The U.S. Army National Guard provides generous education loan-repayment programs, residency programs and continuing education opportunities to support your continued career growth and development.
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Source: Army National Guard career record · Updated 2023-08-21