Is enrolling in Army ROTC the same as joining the Army? Once a student starts taking ROTC courses, is he/she obligated to join the Army?
Enrolling in Army ROTC is not, strictly speaking, joining the Army. You will not be sent to boot camp. However, the primary purpose of the Army ROTC program is to produce its Officers, so you must agree to...
What is the typical career path for an Army officer? What career fields are available?
Army ROTC graduates are commissioned as U.S. Army Second Lieutenants. They then receive specialized training in one of 17 different Army branches. During their Army careers...
Can I go into the Army Reserve or National Guard after graduation instead of the regular Army?
Yes. Selected Cadets may choose to serve part-time in the U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard while pursuing a civilian career.
As a commissioned officer in the Army Nurse Corps, your benefits include: competitive salary with regular promotions, 30 days paid vacation each year (in addition to time off for 11 Federal holidays) starting in the first year. Medical and dental care is provided free to Active Duty service members with unlimited sick leave. When changing jobs, you retain your same rank and pay.
Gross Annual Pay (including allowances)
Initially (After commissioning): $45,358.80
2 Years Later (As a First Lieutenant): $57,447.60
3 Years Later (As a First Lieutenant): $64,320.00
3 Years Later (As a Captain): $70,890.00
3 Years Later (As a Captain with 4 years Active Duty service): $75,973.20*
* 2013 amounts: combined Basic Pay, Basic Allowance for Subsidence (BAS), and minimum Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) without dependents. BAH varies based on duty location, rank, and dependency status. Only base pay is taxable income.
Additional Benefits Package
- 30 days paid vacation each year with time off for 11 Federal holidays
- Free Medical and Dental care for Active Duty service members with low cost Medical (TRICARE) and Dental Insurance for dependents
- Regular pay increases, every year for the first four years, then every two years thereafter. In addition, Congress usually appropriates a pay raise for the military every January.
- Regular promotions, each with a pay raise.
- Paid “sick leave”
- Free relocation services
- Generous retirement plan (Thrift Savings Plan also available)
- Low cost life insurance ($400,000 for $29 per month)
- Nurses are not required to carry malpractice insurance while serving on Active Duty in a MTF
- Post Exchange and Commissary priviledges (Savings of 30% on groceries when using the Commissary, items purchased in Post Exchange are non-taxable)
- Free or low-cost use of the recreational facilities
- Low-cost tours/travel for military personnel, military discounts for theme parks, etc.
- Unlimited travel opportunities
- No loss of rank or pay when changing job positions/locations
- Certifications through the Nursing Education Centers
- Continuing education through Nursing Education Centers
- Fuel prices on military installations are lower than on the “economy”
Good morning, I currently have my BSN with two years of Med/Surg experience and 2 years of experience managing an assisted living. I was hoping to explore opportunities as a BSN with the Army and get a clear picture of what a work day may look like.
Thank you for your time,
McKahle Gisi