Government Service

Areas of Employment Include:

• Staff Nursing
• Administration
• Policy Development
• Research

Employers include:

• Government health agencies including:
  • Public Health Service
  • Indian Health Service
  • Veterans Affairs
  • Peace Corps
  • Americorps-VISTA
• Armed services
• Prisons

Strategies and Information:

• Define an area of interest since government work offers a variety of practices.
• Earn a master's or doctoral degree for positions involving research, policy development, or administration.
• Become familiar with other cultures, languages, health systems, and beliefs.
• Be prepared for combat nursing in armed services.