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Hey Everyone, thanks for taking a look at the topic.
So currently, I'm a RN in the ER. I'm considering DEO into the reserves as a Nursing Officer (NO) or DEO into some other Military Occupation.
I've talked to the recruiter, attended and Open House for Nurses and Nursing Students at the local armoury and I grilled the Major with questions pertinent to nursing as the recruiter knew nothing. I got a buddy as a med-tech, he just passed his QL3 as well.
From my understanding, in terms of nursing, Primary Reserves is the go to option because if you are in Reg Forces as a nurse you are losing your nursing skill base ( IVs, Assessments and whatnot) due to lack of exposure to the quality of clinical cases I could see as an ER nurse in a Civy Hospital, unless you are deployed.
Point is I would rather be in the combat arms. Has anyone heard of, or is it possible to jump ship to combat arms once I've reached the OFP as a nursing officer. I understand that some individual's viewpoint may argue that nurse's are not qualified battlefield leaders especially after spending 2-3 years training just to become a nurse ( forget training to lead soldiers) and lack combat experience or the stresses of leading men under battlefield conditions.
I've researched the site rather extensively and have not found an answer.
Furthermore my 2nd cousin was in CSOR, he went through some PTSD, but I've talked with him about the adrenaline filled lifestyle, the hours and the negative consequences it has quite extensively. That said, it strongly appeals to me, I'm only 23- I can afford to put off a nursing job for 5-10 years. I would at least like a chance to apply and see if I've got the chops. And no i'm not a superninja wannabe etc.
Thank you for your time,
dstevens,
Conflicted applicant.
So currently, I'm a RN in the ER. I'm considering DEO into the reserves as a Nursing Officer (NO) or DEO into some other Military Occupation.
I've talked to the recruiter, attended and Open House for Nurses and Nursing Students at the local armoury and I grilled the Major with questions pertinent to nursing as the recruiter knew nothing. I got a buddy as a med-tech, he just passed his QL3 as well.
From my understanding, in terms of nursing, Primary Reserves is the go to option because if you are in Reg Forces as a nurse you are losing your nursing skill base ( IVs, Assessments and whatnot) due to lack of exposure to the quality of clinical cases I could see as an ER nurse in a Civy Hospital, unless you are deployed.
Point is I would rather be in the combat arms. Has anyone heard of, or is it possible to jump ship to combat arms once I've reached the OFP as a nursing officer. I understand that some individual's viewpoint may argue that nurse's are not qualified battlefield leaders especially after spending 2-3 years training just to become a nurse ( forget training to lead soldiers) and lack combat experience or the stresses of leading men under battlefield conditions.
I've researched the site rather extensively and have not found an answer.
Furthermore my 2nd cousin was in CSOR, he went through some PTSD, but I've talked with him about the adrenaline filled lifestyle, the hours and the negative consequences it has quite extensively. That said, it strongly appeals to me, I'm only 23- I can afford to put off a nursing job for 5-10 years. I would at least like a chance to apply and see if I've got the chops. And no i'm not a superninja wannabe etc.
Thank you for your time,
dstevens,
Conflicted applicant.