Officer-Specialty
NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE NURSE
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
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.
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Officer Training School
5.5 weeks
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Military Training Location
Maxwell AFB, AL
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Bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing from a school accredited by the NLN or CCNE
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- Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing is mandatory
- Minimum of 12 months full-time nursing practice
- Encouraged to use six of those months practicing specific specialty
- Completion of Officer Training School course
- Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 47th birthday