Army MOS · Medical
66H Medical Surgical Nurse
Overview
An Army Medical Surgical Nurse provides professional nursing care and promotes health in military treatment organizations and the broader military community. They may work in ambulatory, medical surgical, emergency, or critical care nursing.
Core Skills
- medical-surgical nursing care
- patient assessment and monitoring
- care planning and coordination
- medication administration and safety
- clinical documentation
- infection control and patient safety
- interdisciplinary collaboration
- staff supervision and precepting
- patient and family education
- triage and emergency response
Civilian Software & Tools
- Apache Spark
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Epic Systems
- Google Docs
- Henry Schein Dentrix
- Kronos Workforce Timekeeper
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Access
Civilian Career Paths
- Nursing
- Emergency Medicine
- Clinical Technician
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification (AMB-BC) · Funded
- Certified Ambulatory Surgery Nurse (CNAMB)
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) · Funded
- Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN)
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (MEDSURG-BC) · Funded
Career Growth
- National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN)
- Acute/Critical Care Nursing Certification: Adult · Funded
- Acute/Critical Care Nursing Certification: Neonatal · Funded
- Acute/Critical Care Nursing Certification: Pediatric · Funded
- Adult: TeleICU Acute/Critical Care Nursing Certification (CCRN-E): Recertification Only · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry.
Related Occupations
- Nurse Practitioners
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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