1st Lieutenant Savannah Estes - Critical Care Nurse
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Army Medicine
NURSES
Treating Patients, The only bottom line
A U.S. Army nursing career truly is different. And not just because of the prestige and privileges associated with being a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army. Here you’ll discover unequaled learning and growth opportunities, work in a true team environment and enjoy much more autonomy than is normally found in the private sector. Your opinions will be respected and physicians will seek out and welcome your input. You may even participate in vital research.
As a member of the U.S. Army health care team you will do what you do best — use your professional skills and best judgment to provide a full spectrum of patient care. You’ll provide this expert care in facilities that are second to none, using equipment and procedures that are often more advanced than their private-sector counterparts. Also, our nurse-to-patient ratios are excellent.
Along with offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, the U.S. Army health care team supports and encourages your continued learning. If you’re ready to specialize or pursue an advanced degree, we have a number of programs than can help. You may qualify to receive tuition, pay and allowances that will let you focus your attention on learning. And if you have nursing school loans to repay, the Active Duty Health Professions Loan Repayment Program can help you repay up to $120,000 of those loans.
The U.S. Army health care team offers one more important benefit. You may choose active duty or serve in the U.S. Army Reserve. As a nurse and an officer on the U.S. Army Reserve health care team, you can continue to work in your own community and serve when needed. In addition to providing you with some great benefits, your experience here will enhance your career and enrich your life.
When we say you can expect more from a U.S. Army Nursing career, we mean it. To find out more,
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FEATURES
When you become a nurse and an officer in the Army, you’ll enjoy competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes low- or no-cost medical, dental and life insurance, generous retirement plan options, exciting educational opportunities, financial incentives and much more.
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The U.S. Army has positions available in many specialties, including obstetrics/gynecology, critical care, nurse anesthesia, community health, psychiatric/mental health, and perioperative nursing, as well as advanced practice nursing roles such as nurse practitioners, nurse midwives and nurse anesthetists.
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Meet some of the dedicated professionals currently in the Army Nurse Corps.
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An integral component of the U.S. Army health care team, our nurses work in close collaboration with talented physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, therapists and other health care professionals to help us provide the care our Soldiers and their families deserve.
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Army Strong Stories
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April 03, 2013
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April 03, 2013
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April 02, 2013
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April 01, 2013
ARMY RESERVES, CONAP, AND MISSOURI WESTERN MWSU is a participant in the U.S. Army Concurrent Admissions Program (Conap). New recruits (Future Soldiers) can apply to MWSU via Conap while serving in th…
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April 01, 2013
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March 29, 2013
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March 29, 2013
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March 29, 2013
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March 28, 2013
The Army Career Center in Topeka is recruiting for part-time Medical Laboratory Specialists (68K). The medical laboratory specialist conducts tests on the tissue, blood and body fluids of patients. Jo…
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March 28, 2013
The Army Career Center in Independence (MO) is recruiting for part-time Operating Room Specialist (68D). The operating room specialist assists the nursing staff in preparing the patient and the operat…
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March 27, 2013
Mark your calendars now for the 2013 Army Birthday Celebration. We will conduct the celebration of the 238th Birthday of the U.S. Army at the Westin Crown Center, 1 Pershing Road at Grand, Kansas City…
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Discussions
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Passes between BCT and AIT??
04.03.2013 - My wife is currently at fort sill. We've been told by her LT that family are not permitted to drive family members to AI...
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68F AIT - details and living arrangements?
03.27.2013 - I signed today to ship in August for 68F (Physical Therapy Specialist.) After BCT, my contract says I have roughly 9 wee...
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ROTC question (high school student)
04.03.2013 - Hello! I am a sophmore in college with a few questions regarding the ROTC scholarship offerd by the US army. I just need...
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Can I go active duty after the SMP program?
03.25.2013 - Hello i recently joined the PA ARNG. Im a 20 year old college student and am nearly finished my sophmore year of college...
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Questions about 68W
04.03.2013 - Hi there, I was wondering if anyone has information about 68W? I'm pretty sure this is what I would like to do, but I'd ...
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Can anyone out there get me 68Q as my MOS
03.26.2013 - I want to enlist as 68Q - Pharmacy Specialist Is there anyone out there who can help me out in my pursuit of this MOS, ...
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How long is PT?
03.27.2013 - I was just wondering how long in PT? and when you are done with it how long until you are actually in?
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side arm mos's
04.03.2013 - i was wondering what mos's there are that allow you to carry a side arm. im kinda a big gun person and id like to be a g...
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Cavalry Scout
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- Center for the Intrepid - U.S. Army Health Care Facility Tour
CENTER FOR THE INTREPID
U.S. Army Health Care Facility Tour
Dr. Becky Hooper, Supervisory Program Manager, leads a tour group through the Center for the Intrepid.
This is a facility for those who have been intrepid in the defense of our country. If you look up that word in the dictionary, it means fearless and courageous.
My name is Becky Hooper. I'm a retired Army Physical Therapist. My connection with the Center for the Intrepid is that this is a rehab facility. It was built by over 600,000 Americans who donated to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.
Out patients are here sometimes up to seven hours a day. They might do OT in the morning, PT in the afternoon. That's an advantage that we have in our system. We aren't constrained by the requirements, the Medicare kind of thing.
This is our motion analysis lab. We have 26 infrared cameras spread out through the hall and three different areas where we can track patient movements. The main pathway is for running and walking – and if I was standing on this and it was turned on, it would know how much I weigh.
This is a system called the CAREN, which stands for computer-assisted rehab environment. We have an immersive type of environment, where a patient can experience a snowboarding scene at the top of a mountain and then have to adjust as the platform pitches forward. This is one of a kind. You will not see this domed system anywhere else in the world.
(Shows car.) The most important thing is all of the technology we can add to the vehicle, whether it is hand controls on the column or console, or special adaptations for driving. The simulation adds to the realism of getting back behind the wheel.
You see pictures behind you of what patients can do on the FlowRider. They work on balance, agility, coordination, core strength, upper body strength, endurance. And probably, most importantly, confidence.
Patients and families come in here for the first time and they realize, "Hey, good things are coming." I think you'll agree with me that they set us up for success.
