Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
1900
Professional Nursing
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Professional nurses assess patient conditions, provide direct clinical care, administer medications, and monitor treatment responses. They also educate patients, coordinate care, and support safe recovery across 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
Common Certifications
- Registered Nurse License
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Certified Emergency Nurse
- Critical Care Registered Nurse
- Certified Case Manager
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Civilian Career Paths
- NURSING
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- PUBLIC HEALTH
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- Registered Nurse License
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Career Growth
- Critical Care Registered Nurse
- Certified Emergency Nurse
- Certified Case Manager
- Certified Nurse Manager and Leader
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.