Officer-Specialty

NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE NURSE

CARE FOR THE TINIEST PATIENTS

The smallest patients oftentimes need the greatest amount of care. Responsible for the most critically ill newborns, Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses provide complete and intensive care until they are well enough to be discharged to their families. A career for those with a great deal of skill and compassion, they’re also relied upon for aeromedical evacuation missions and natural disaster relief to apply their training and expertise to people in need of all ages and sizes.

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What you’ll do

Plan, supervise and ensure that quality care is given to neonatal patients
Attend high-risk deliveries
Perform all functions of a medical surgical nurse while managing resources during multiple admissions and discharges
Work primarily in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
Responsible for using highly specialized equipment
Provide psychological, social and educational support to parents and family members

Become a Nurse

TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you from the civilian sector to a leader and an Officer in the Air Force? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.

Officer Training School

8.5 weeks
Military Training Location

Maxwell AFB, AL

REQUIREMENTS

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.