Nurse, Nurse Practitioner

Turn your passion for nursing into a mission of service.

Use your skills and experience to care for our nation’s heroes while advancing your own career. The U.S. Army offers opportunities for education, leadership, and a range of benefits for you and your family.

Support the health and readiness of our nation's defenders. As a Public Health Nurse in the U.S. Army, you will play a critical role in protecting service members, their families, retirees, Department of Defense civilians, and host nation communities. You will assess, enforce, and enhance health and safety regulations, ensuring a strong and resilient force.

Your expertise will be essential in monitoring and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, developing evidence‑based programs, and improving existing public health initiatives—both on base and during humanitarian missions. The Army provides extensive opportunities for professional growth, including specialized training, continued education, seminars, and conferences, helping you advance as both a healthcare provider and an Army Officer.

You can choose to serve either Active Duty or in the Army Reserve. If you choose the Army Reserve, you’ll have the flexibility to serve your country while remaining engaged in your local community. No matter how you choose to serve, a career as an Army Public Health Nurse empowers you to make a lasting impact.

• Repayment of qualified education loans to lending institutions, paid annually over a maximum of three years while serving
• Based on your field of concentration, you may be eligible for an accession bonus, as well as retention bonuses once the initial contract obligation is served
• Travel opportunities, to include humanitarian missions
• Up to 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
• Enrollment in the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System
• No- to low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
• Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
• Specialized training to become a leader in medicine

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a pass on the NCLEX
• Must have a current, valid, unrestricted nursing license, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Have been practicing as an RN in the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. Territory
• Must meet all public health RN experience requirements per current RA/USAR guidance
• Must be a U.S. citizen/Green Card holder/I-551 holder to serve Active Duty or Reserves

To find out more information about becoming a Public Health Nurse in the U.S. Army, visit  You may also reach out to your local Army Healthcare Recruiter to learn how you can get started on your journey as an Army Public Health Nurse.