46YXB - PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER AFSC Officer

Summary

A vital part of supporting Airmen is ensuring proper care for their entire family. Pediatric Nurse Practitioners provide high-quality, compassionate care to the infants, children and adolescents of our Airmen. Working both independently and alongside other healthcare team members, their dedication and expertise not only help keep the youngest members of the Air Force family healthy, but allows our Airmen peace of mind as they focus on their mission.

What You’ll Do

• Provide primary healthcare to pediatric clients.
• Provide medical assessment, treatment, education, health promotion and prevention to individuals, families and the community.
• Practice independently and collaboratively with physicians, providing comprehensive healthcare for both healthy and sick children.

Duties

• Provide quality patient care and treatment according to specialty.
• Conduct medical examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Maintain patient medical records and documentation.
• Implement preventive medicine programs and health initiatives.
• Train and supervise medical personnel as required.

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

Training & Education

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

Training Stages

• Officer Training School: 8.5 weeks
• Military Training Location: Maxwell AFB, AL

Minimum Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Components

• Air Force Active Duty