Family Nurse Practitioner

The Air Force makes it a top priority to take care of our global family. Providing primary and specialty healthcare, Family Nurse Practitioners work autonomously or with other healthcare professionals to deliver complete family-focused care. These advanced-practice registered nurses (APRN) work in a variety of settings on Air Force bases all over the world ensuring everyone has access to the wellness, prevention and treatment they need.

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• Component:

Air Force Active Duty Air National Guard Air Force Reserve

• Rank:

Officer

• AFSC:

46YXH

What you'll do

• Care for patients of all ages, from infants to adults

• Utilize clinical judgement to render direct patient care

• Work in collaboration with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to best benefit the needs of the patients

• Practice as an independent practitioner, caring for patients with complex multisystem medical issues

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

5.5 weeks

• Military Training Location

Maxwell AFB, AL

key things to consider

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.

• Minimum Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

• Qualifications

• Minimum six months full-time nursing practice in the APRN specialty is required

• At least 12 months experience as a registered nurse

• Completion of Officer Training School training course

• Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 47th birthday