Nurse Cadet Program
College of the Ozarks students considering an undergraduate nursing degree might be eligible to enroll in Army ROTC to enhance leadership skills and critical-thinking abilities, while receiving financial support to help make professional goals a reality. Army Nurses have opportunities to train and serve in a variety of specialties, and autonomy to practice nursing in a way unmatched by civilian health care facilities. As an Army Nurse, professional judgment will be the driving force behind leading a military nursing team to provide full spectrum patient care. The leadership experience and management training
will benefit either a military or private-sector nursing career. Nursing students who are also Army ROTC cadets have an opportunity for a unique summer nursing experience. Army ROTC's Nurse Summer Training Program (NSTP) provides significant training opportunities with the Army Nursing career field. The paid, three-week Nurse Summer Training Program assigns cadets to Army hospitals throughout the U.S. and Germany, and introduces them to the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) as well as the roles and responsibilities of an Army Nurse Corps Officer. Under the supervision of a preceptor (an experienced Army Nurse Corps Officer), those attending NSTP will obtain significant hands-on experience. One-on-one clinical experience will allow them to hone patient skills, develop problem-solving techniques, and become comfortable with developing professional skills as a member of the U.S. Army Healthcare Team. While coordinating and communicating patient care, those attending will be in a clear position to succeed.
Prospective Nursing cadets must be admitted into the College of the Ozarks
Nursing Program and concurrently qualify for enrollment in the ROTC Advanced Program. Depending on level of immersion, the entire program can be completed in four or five years. http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/nurse_program.jsp
