Nurses:

Are you a nursing major interested in ROTC? Please visit the Contact Information page to get in touch with us! Here are some of the many benefits to being a nurse in the Army:

 

 

Army Nurse vs. Civilian Nurse
Compare Your Options

Your salary including housing & subsistence allowances based on proposed 2006 salaries:
Starting: $44,571.50 -- After 2 Years: $56,844.25 -- After 4 Years: $64,372.85

  Civilian Nurse Army Nurse
Vacation
 Two Weeks per year 30 Days per Year
Sick Leave
Limited Unlimited, with full pay and allowances
Medical/Dental
 Possible Professional Discount FREE
Travel
 At Own Expense Military facilities around the world and space available flights overseas
Recreation
 At Own Expense Officer's Club, golf courses, fitness centers, etc. free or reduced rates, planned family activities
Continued Education
Possible Reimbursement Programs available for tuition Army pays 75% of all tuition cost
Retirement
 Social Security at 62 and own retirement plan Elligible for retirement and pension after 20 yrs. Active service
Pay Raises
As determined by civilian institution Automatic raises every 2 years
Shopping
 Civilian stores Taxe free Reduced prices at Base Exchange, Commissary, Class Six, Garden Shop, etc.
Relocation Allowance
At Own Expense Household goods moved at government expense, plus moving allowances
Life Insurance
At Own Expense $400,000 term policy for only $26 per month
Job Security
Seniority lost when relocating SECURE! your seniority moves with you