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The U.S. Army Medical Department is among the largest comprehensive systems of health care in the country.

As a Practical Nursing Specialist, you'll provide the highest level of quality medical care to Soldiers and their Families by performing preventive, therapeutic, and emergency nursing care under the supervision of a physician, registered nurse, or non-commissioned Officer.

Challenging Work:

Feel inspired with great case diversity and over 40,000 visits coming into the U.S. Army medical facilities and clinics around the world every day. See and study diseases that are not usually encountered in the private sector, and work on vaccines for viruses like Zika and COVID-19 that can have a global impact.

Fewer Barriers:

Practice medicine with fewer limitations by treating patients not on their ability to pay, but by the treatment you see necessary. The U.S. Army Medical Department is one of the few places in the world where comprehensive patient care is the top priority.

Serve a Purpose:

Enjoy the deep satisfaction of performing an important service for your country. Make not only a profound difference in the lives of Soldiers in the Army, but in the lives of their families, friends, and the general public

SKILLS YOU’LL LEARN:

Emergency Medical Care.
Patient Care.
Chemistry & Biology.

REQUIREMENTS:

10 weeks of Basic Training.
52 weeks of Advanced Individual Training.
101 ASVAB Score: Skilled Technical. (ST)
107 ASVAB Score: General Technical. (GT)

CERTIFICATIONS:

30 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available.

Education

The Post-9/11 GI Bill
The most popular GI Bill program, the Post-9/11 GI Bill provides up to full college tuition, as well as money for housing and books. Paid directly to the school, the program covers up to full tuition for public, in-state schools and up to $25,000 per year at private or foreign schools, depending on your length of service.

The Montgomery GI Bill – Active Duty
This option uses a combination of your own paycheck contributions and government funding to help pay for education benefits for a maximum of 36 months. Unlike the Post-9/11 GI Bill, benefit payments will be made directly to you.

The Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve
This program helps members of the Army Reserve and Army National Guard pay for education benefits for a maximum of 36 months, in return for a six-year service commitment. These benefits must be used while you are serving and end when you stop serving.

In addition to college and university tuition, all GI Bill programs cover training and certifications including:

Online schooling and correspondence courses.
Part-time schooling.
Entrepreneurship training for those interested in starting a small business.
Flight school.
Licensing and certification courses.
Vocational training and trade schools.
National testing.
On-the-job training.
Tutorial assistance.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien.
17 to 34 years old.
Healthy and in good physical condition.
In good moral standing.

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