Because nursing is a career full of personal and practical rewards. I want to be a little more than that. I want to be known as a hero in what I do. I want to join the Air Force Nurse Corps. Nursing career is beneficial, because of the feeling you get when you help someone in need and for the patient. The research will describe the nursing career, what is required to become a successful nurse, and the impact of this career on society. The Air Force Nurse Corps is an organization renowned for its excellence in providing health care to military personnel and their families. People join the Nurse Corps to lead as a commissioned officer, to serve our country, our Soldiers and their families. Nursing is the fastest growing profession in the United States. Nurses represent the majority of the health care sector and could number up to 581,500 nurses by 2018. The Air Force Nurse Corps is more than 11,000 women and men dedicated to providing nursing care. quality health. As the largest healthcare occupation, registered nurses held approximately 2.7 million jobs in 2010. Employment of registered nurses is expected to grow 26% between 2013 and 2020, faster than the average for all occupations . Job growth will continue due to technological advancements and the increasing number of health conditions that need to be treated. As a registered nurse, you will work with all types of patients, from newborns to older adults. Nurses help manage diabetes, blood pressure, depression and other health problems. Nurses help sick patients and also help sick patients stay healthy. They may have many responsibilities ranging from direct patient care to administration. They interpret diagnostic tests, such as x-rays or CT scans. If something goes wrong, they prescribe medication and if necessary, rehabilitation...... middle of paper ...... and on the web. October 16, 2013. This website presents different facts about nursing. “Careers in the Air Force – airforce.com.” United States Air Force - airforce.com. Np, and Web. October 16, 2013. This website is about nursing in the Air Force.Field, Shelly. “Nursing”. Career Opportunities in Healthcare. 3rd ed. New York, NY: Checkmark Books, 2002. 52, 56, 58. Print. This book covers the different areas of nursing and information about each areaFreedman, Jeri. Your career in the Air Force. New York: Rosen Publishing, 2012. Print. This book explains what life is like in the Air Force and what to expect in the military. "U.S. Army Medical Department". Army Nurse Corps. Np, and Web. August 27, 2013. . This website gave me information on how to become a nurse in the military..