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Officer-Specialty
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
What you’ll do
- Care for patients of all ages, from infants to adults
- Utilize clinical judgement to render direct patient care
- Work in collaboration with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to best benefit the needs of the patients
- Practice as an independent practitioner, caring for patients with complex multisystem medical issues
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TRAINING & EDUCATION
How do we transform you from the civilian sector to a leader and an Officer in the Air Force? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.
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Officer Training School
8.5 weeks
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Military Training Location
Maxwell AFB, AL
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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
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- Minimum six months full-time nursing practice in the APRN specialty is required
- At least 12 months experience as a registered nurse
- Completion of Officer Training School training course
- Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 47th birthday