Nursing Administrator

Overview: Planning, organizing and supervising nursing care activities in hospitals and other medical treatment facilities is the responsibility of Nurse Administrators. This is a staff level position and these officers directly advise commanders relative to nursing matters.

Position:  Officer

AFSC: 46AX

Specific Tasks:

• Direct nursing service activities 
• Evaluate, qualify and maintain functional control of nursing officers, civilian nurses and ancillary nursing personnel 
• Provide staff development programs for all levels of nursing personnel 
• Serve as advisor to commanders, Surgeon General or command surgeon on nursing matters

Requirements:

• Must be a graduate of a baccalaureate degree program in nursing (BSN) accredited by a national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education. Registered nurses who are graduates of an associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) and do not have a BSN are not eligible for accession unless they also have a post-baccalaureate (masters or doctorate) degree in nursing that is also nationally accredited and recognized by the US Department of Education https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.
• Unrestricted license to practice (excludes temporary restrictions) 
• A minimum of 10 years nursing experience which has provided opportunities to refine competencies in nursing practice and to apply leadership principles
• Approval by the Chief Nurse

Training:

• For those without a prior military service commission, the first step is completion of Commissioned Officer Training (COT). This 5 week course at Maxwell AFB, AL will familiarize you with military life, your role as an officer and military healthcare.