Nursing

About the role

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.

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

Eligibility

• Must have an interest in joining the Army.
• No tattoos on hands, face, or above the neck (ring tattoos are acceptable).
• No history of a felony-level offense or DUI.
• No major medical procedures would prohibit you from service (please feel free to ask specific questions).

Education

• The Post-9/11 GI Bill
• The Montgomery GI Bill – Active Duty
• The Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve

Benefits

• 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 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 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
• Tutorial assistance

About U.S. Army Bridgeport

We have over 150 career opportunities within the US Army and Army Reserves, with most offering both part-time and full-time positions! With a competitive salary and benefits, the US Army can help you get real-world experience in the field YOU CHOOSE, all while helping with the financial burden of college. Gain a competitive edge over your peers with a career in the US Army or US Army Reserves!