Army MOS · Medical
66N Generalist Nurse
Overview
The Generalist Nurse performs duties in a variety of staff positions throughout the Army Medical Department. Nurse Corps officers serve in this duty position without designation as a specific nursing specialty.
Core Skills
- clinical assessment
- care coordination
- electronic health record usage
- documentation and reporting
- patient and family education
- interdisciplinary team collaboration
- policy and protocol implementation
- training and precepting
- quality improvement participation
- communication and advocacy
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
- Administration
- IT Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- 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
Career Growth
- Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification (ACCNS-AG)
- Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN)
- Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification (AMB-BC) · Funded
- Cardiac-Vascular Nurse - Board Certified (CV-BC™) · Funded
- Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN)
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.
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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