How To Become a Military Nurse | Life as a Critical Care Nurse

In this video, I had the opportunity to chat with Lt. Jay Nichols about her reasons for joining the military, day to day life as a Critical Care Nurse, Air Force commissioning process, and more!
Jeris "Jay" Nichols is a graduate of the University of South Carolina Mary Black School. She started her nursing career as a new graduate when she moved from SC to Rochester, MN for a new grad position in the Medical/Surgical ICU unit at the Mayo Clinic. It was there at the Mayo Clinic where she began her true nursing career.The immense knowledge and guidance she received was far beyond what she could have expected as a new graduate. It was during the year of 2016 that she was also was presented with an opportunity to join the Air Force.
This opportunity came sooner than expected and after a year long application process she found out she was accepted into the Air Force Nurse Corp in the beginning of 2017. After working over a year and a half at Mayo Clinic, Jeris said goodbye to the best hospital foundation she believes she could have had as a new graduate nurse. Moving forward into her new military career she had to complete the mandatory five and a half week Commisioned Officer Training course and since then she has been at her first duty station as a Critical Care Nurse in the Air Force!
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[@globalprimegaming4077]

Just want to add one quick thing. I am an AF Special Warfare Nurse, meaning I do in field trauma care. I'm a Nationally Registered EMT and Registered Nurse. I only have an Associates of Nursing from a community college.

[@Lexusfordd]

I can’t wait until I become a Air Force nurse 💕 I’m already in now! Starting nursing school next year.

[@xaviersuv791]

You can join the Army as a 68C; its what I did.

[@Lexusfordd]

Xavier Suv I already joined the Air Force lol but thanks for the advice

[@xaviersuv791]

@@Lexusfordd no problem. Whats your MOS or job?

[@shaniyahemonii]

Same here girl💪✨

[@gabrieltoepel]

me too! I start nursing school summer 2020. Currently serving right now in the Air Force

[@destineddoctortrials6712]

This was a great video, I have never thought about going into the military while practicing medicine before.

[@SherinChibi]

This video is spot on with the type of information I'm looking for. Thank you so much Dr. Webb and Nurse Nichols. Please keep posting!

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[@thenightdances21]

It's Lt. Jay!!! Y'all should definitely follow her on here!! She documented a lot of her transition from civilian to the Air Force!! Plus she have a lot of cool video!! Thank you Jay for your service!!

[@raquelg1889]

I'm considering rejoining the military after nursing school. Thank you so much for this content! Your questions were perfect and she was an excellent guest. ❤

[@antoniowebbmd]

Thank you for watching Raquel!

[@valentinevalentines6510]

At age 35 I sought to join the national gaurd(army)something I considered but didn’t do right after graduating RN school in 1994. And had regretted numerous times over the years. But here’s the kicker- they don’t/ won’t let you unless you have a BSN. Well I hope during this tome of crisis and deployment those BSNs are really mattering. Cause at the end of the day the 2 extra years of bullshit paper writing doesn’t save lives. I think the military should reconsider this policy.

[@_daki]

Can’t wait to become a military nurse❤

[@saintsrule881]

Very informative video. Thank you both for all the information and for sharing those experiences

[@antoniowebbmd]

Thank you Rylee!

[@lilunstable69]

Thank you for your service

[@antoniowebbmd]

Thanks!

[@lalmayalama314]

Hello maam, what physical requirement is needed to be US military nurse? I really wants to know about this

[@Pratherwind]

Very grateful for your service.. thank you ... Great American gal

[@fezzard]

I am a Philippine BSN nursing graduate, working as a medsurg nurse here in Texas, coming up 1 year as a nurse here now. my questions: is 1 year nursing experience enough to qualify as an air force nurse? and Am I eligible to be an Air force nurse even though I graduated in the philippines for a BSN?

[@lalmayalama314]

Iam an ICU nurse working for 2years and i really wants to join military . I want to be be military nurse, could you plz tell me what are the requirement for this

[@opokurichard2840]

So after joining the military after the nursing how do you become a military nurse

[@Kat-rn2qy]

Is there any way I can do active duty & go to nursing school at the same time?

[@Godschild247]

Im glad i watched this video they told me I wasn’t going to have to do PT lying already

[@samannieestriplet]

Thank you very much!!! 🙌🏾

[@antoniowebbmd]

You are welcome!

[@thesarasiablack]

Do you know anybody that went from combat medic (68w) to army doctor ?

[@xaviersuv791]

No i knew an RN who was a combat medic first, it is possible though.

[@daltonater1212]

It's been done. Great starting point in your career.

[@darrylspadejr]

I joined as a 68W and my doctor made that transition. It’s doable but requires persistence.

[@loknathchakraborty4779]

Can you do a video on how to become a Psychiatrist?

[@antoniowebbmd]

Good suggestion! I will look into this! Make sure to subscribe to be on the look out for this and upcoming new videos posted every MWF at 5pm CST! A. Webb www.antoniowebbmd.com twitter.com/drwebb82 facebook.com/awebbmd kzbin.info instagram.com/overcomingtheoddsbook

[@antoniowebbmd]

Hi, you asked about Psychiatry a while back, check out this video here with Dr. Dion Metzger, a board certified Psychiatrist. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iabPiJxtgMZpaqs

[@meachieyannamookieullzanna2486]

Do they have to go through M.E.P.S? I’ve tried to join the army and I failed a hearing test but I still want to join so I have considered the option of going to college and coming in as a nurse

[@element587dude7]

Yeah unfortunately we all go to MEPS. Its kind of a safety concern, the military will generally pay you for any injury you received during your service. If I was you I'd try to go again because that hearing test is pretty weird with the light beeps and all. Good luck

[@KarlainChrist]

Can you join fresh out of high school and try to pursue a nursing career that way

[@DELIROUSROB]

If I’m a nurse and want to join the military do I have to shave my head and beard for boot camp and do I have to have my face clean shave durning my contract with the military ?

[@antoniowebbmd]

Yes, no hair can be on your face and you must shave for boot camp but usually that is for enlisted soldiers but if you are an officer, you may not have to shave your head but def your face

[@mlkkk2516]

What if ur not a nurse at all and u want the military to pay for ur nursing school ? Like the military pays for medical school is it the same thing???

[@FOhlookajew]

I am searching for this answer too!

[@00taehyung_kim40]

Please answer this!!

[@jay-mq1cp]

Searching for this one too 😅

[@chrissytassew7819]

Yes it is the same thing but you still need to serve.

[@displayedimagination9710]

Having a BSN- RN and joining the USAF will they go through BMT or go straight to COT ?

[@antoniowebbmd]

You should go to COT and not boot camp

[@displayedimagination9710]

@@antoniowebbmd thanks Doc!

[@aw8758]

But can’t u be in the military while in nursing school?

[@antoniowebbmd]

Yes, you can. There are special programs that allow you to be on active duty and be in nursing school at the same time

[@daltonater1212]

ACEP through the army. ROTC/SMP through the National Guard or Reserve. There are CRNA programs as well that pay you O-3 pay while going to school.

[@aw8758]

@@daltonater1212 what is 0-3 pay?

[@daltonater1212]

AW captain pay. Around 70,000 a year.

[@aw8758]

@@daltonater1212 wowo thats amazing!

[@taelahharris7154]

Okay weird I’m from South Carolina i want to go to usc my moms in the military so rn we live in Virginia 😂😂

[@anamargaritaa]

Do they have height requirement?

[@xenia58]

I Want to join the army when im in my 20's im 15 but I want that experience.... I hope my dream comes true some day.

[@mogulh1986]

do you still have to take the asvab? with a nursing degree

[@bentleygamertv1624]

Can you join with ASN ?

[@marykathrynlerioira9835]

Hi, I am just concerned about their standard of accepting people for the officer training course. What’s their acceptance rate and what criteria do they consider when selecting candidates for the training? Can you still apply if you were not chosen this time?

[@antoniowebbmd]

I’m not too sure about that. A recruiter may know

[@alejandrocabrera880]

Does the army have Flight nursing?

[@antoniowebbmd]

I am not sure about this but I believe so

[@daltonater1212]

Soooo this question is difficult. From what I heard, they DID in the early 2000's but they figured out that why would you need a RN-BSN to do a paramedics job? I believe now they only have flight medics for helicopters. However, the Air Force does have ICU flight nursing. Basically injured soldiers from overseas needing emergency transport to Germany or the states will be transported in a large, cargo like plane fitted with a fully functioning ICU.

[@mides_world3167]

Pls ,am a bsn nurse..just graduated how can I join the military nurse

[@prospercosmas8322]

i hrd that if u want to join the millitary u dont have to tatoour body ,no piecing of noise and no bad scores pls is it true//

[@taylorh5562]

Can I do this if I have asthma?

[@user-dh2ni9ui5h]

Taylor H i saw something online about taking a pulmonary fitness test first to see if u are applicable to join the army

[@beyondview]

I thought you could get your ADN and still become a RN

[@manasnitklinkul7166]

What about international student who is currently in a nursing school on the ADN program? Can I apply? Is the minimum requirement is BSN? I will be graduate in May 2019. And I have already got a bachelor and master degree in non-medical field. Please advise.

[@therealrn2277]

same situation here! where can I find a recruiter?

[@manasnitklinkul7166]

Ozman Fidaar thank u

[@SparksForces]

AFROTC

[@TheKagedd]

BSN needed for active AND reserve.

[@Mrright1in7eyes]

I want to be like this

[@mae8410]

Does military nurse has a height requirement?

[@antoniowebbmd]

Not that I am aware of but I would check with a military recruiter

[@gelazielam-is3096]

, is there any height requirement?

[@jojo-pd4ii]

Am I required to do combat as a nurse entering the military ?

[@antoniowebbmd]

Yes, you may be required to deploy to a combat location in the military.

[@rileyallen3932]

cosmic your not going to see combat unless it’s an all out war

[@rileyallen3932]

Hospitals are the most protected buildings in country

[@daltonater1212]

I mean, you aren't going to be running and gunning with the infantrymen, but you may come into contact with dangerous situations. For example, I believe Dr. Webb served in one of the most attacked hospitals in Iraq. Motor rounds and RPGs for days.

[@anithagunda9760]

Every time I see the women preach about the military it discourage me from joining . She makes me nervous about how it’s all about leadership and you have to wake up at 4Am!

[@daltonater1212]

Exactly, that's why you aren't in the military.

[@anithagunda9760]

Individual Blend I never Will be lol

[@RayBoomBoomRoom]

You didn't ask about pay

[@larryboy25]

Ray Brandon pay is based upon rank.

[@RayBoomBoomRoom]

That's not telling me nothing. I'm in the air force now.

[@almightypush9767]

Nurse Brandon look up Air Force rank salary. Doesn’t matter if you’re a nurse

[@Pratherwind]

Beautiful patriot

[@farxiyaahmed7116]

Im somali girl i live in uganda i want to become military nusring canadian can u help me

[@pacifiquebusiness]

It’s interesting 🫡🇺🇸