Whether you're just completing college or have already spent some time in practice, joining the Army could be your best option to develop yourself personally and professionally and lead a distinguished career. Below are the required steps to apply for a commission in the Army Nurse Corps.

Your Army Health Care Recruiter can answer questions about the application process, help you understand the responsibilities and privileges of an Officer, and impart, from personal and professional experience, important information about the Army way of life.

Provide your Health Care Recruiter with official documentation that supports your citizenship status, current level of nursing education, nursing license information, work history, and prior military service, if applicable.

Your Health Care Recruiter will request validation of your entry grade and qualifications to hold an Area of Concentration (AOC) (for example: Med-Surg Nurse, Critical Care Nurse, etc).

With the help of your Health Care Recruiter, obtain a "commissioning" physical examination from the nearest Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS).

Complete an Electronic Personnel Security Questionnaire (EPSQ) to request a security clearance.

Write your motivational statement about why you want to become an Army Nurse Corps officer and sign all required documents.

Your Health Care Recruiter will submit your application to the Army Nurse Corps Accession Board.

If you are selected by the Accession Board then you will be contacted and offered your first military assignment.

A commissioned officer will assist you in taking your Oath of Office as an Army Nurse Corps officer.