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Bloomsburg University Army ROTC offers exciting opportunities for nursing students. Nursing students at BU have the unique opportunity to receive leadership training through BU Army ROTC and graduate with a lieutenant’s commission in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps.
BU nursing students who become a part of Army ROTC receive leadership training that prepares them to become competent and confident leaders in the Army Nurse Corps. In addition to the standard Army ROTC leadership training, they also have the opportunity to participate in the Nurses’ Summer Training Program (following their junior year) consisting of
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3 weeks at an Army hospital (throughout the U.S., Hawaii, and Germany) |
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120 clinical hours |
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1-on-1 interaction with an Army Nurse |
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Clinical and leadership skills development |
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Various clinical settings (ER, ICU, Surgical, Pediatric, etc.) |
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Travel, lodging, and meals fully funded by the Army |
Army Nursing offers many benefits and gives nurses tremendous opportunities. Below are just a few of the reasons to become an Army Nurse:
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Choose from 37 medical facilities around the world |
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Receive a substantial housing allowance |
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Free medical and dental care |
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30 days paid vacation per year |
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Commissary and post exchange shopping at considerable savings |
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Choose a clinical focus from a wide variety of specialties |
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Positions available in clinical, administrative, and educational specialties in a variety of settings |
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Outstanding continuing education opportunities |
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Professional autonomy |
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Travel opportunities |
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Steady increases in pay and allowances |
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Regular progression in promotions and selection for positions of increasing responsibility |
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Maintain seniority as you change locations and jobs |
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Serve as an Officer in the U.S. Army |
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Practice with all baccalaureate-prepared RNs |
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Army ROTC Nursing Scholarships are available for those who qualify (see scholarship section of this website). Benefits of the Nursing Scholarships include: |
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Full tuition and fees |
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$450 per semester for books |
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Monthly stipend during the school year |
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Reimbursable expenses |
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Malpractice insurance |
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Required immunizations and laboratory testing |
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Required uniforms and clinical supplies |
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Clinical nursing fee |
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CPR certification |
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NCLEX review course |
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NCLEX testing fee |
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