46YXH - FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER AFSC Officer

Summary

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.

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.

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 training 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