Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
1900 Professional Nursing
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Professional nurses assess patient conditions, provide direct clinical care, administer medications, and monitor treatment responses. They educate patients, coordinate care, and support safe recovery in hospitals, clinics, and community settings.
Core Skills
- patient assessment
- medication administration
- clinical monitoring
- care plan development
- patient and family education
- triage and emergency response
- wound and infection care
- care coordination
- nursing team leadership
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
- Public Health
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Career Growth
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
- Certified Case Manager (CCM)
- Certified Nurse Manager and Leader
Also Common
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
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
- Paramedics
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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