Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
1901 Nursing Administration
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Nursing administration officers direct nursing services, clinical personnel, and healthcare operations. They oversee staffing, care quality, policy implementation, and administrative leadership.
Core Skills
- nursing unit administration
- clinical staffing and scheduling
- healthcare budget management
- quality improvement programs
- regulatory compliance oversight
- patient safety management
- interdisciplinary team coordination
- healthcare policy development
- performance and outcomes analysis
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
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Career Growth
- Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML)
- Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP)
- Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
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
- Validation Engineers
- Nurse Practitioners
- Chief Executives
- Administrative Services Managers
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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