On this episode, we had the exciting opportunity to speak with a military nurse about her experience in the field. Special guest, Ari Flowers, BSN, CEN, TCRN, shared her career journey, detailing her nursing and military background, the different roles of a military nurse, a day in the life of a military nurse, and more. 

We Discuss

• (0:00) Introduction
• (3:10) Ari's Nursing and Military Background
• (8:25) How is it Being Stationed in Korea
• (9:52) Did Ari Always Know She Wanted to Be a Military Nurse
• (11:20) Juggling ROTC & Nursing School at the Same Time 
• (14:00) Different Roles of a Military Nurse
• (19:49) Military Nursing Specialties
• (21:40) Day in the Life of a Military Nurse 
• (24:21) How COVID-19 has Affected the Military
• (27:51) What's Next for Ari
• (29:06) Benefits of Being a Military Nurse 
• (30:20) How to Become a Military Nurse 

About Ari Flowers, BSN, CEN, TCRN

CPT Arianna (Ari) Flowers serves as an Emergency/Trauma Nurse for the United States Army. She has been in the military for 7 years and held a variety of roles and responsibilities. Currently, CPT Flowers is stationed overseas in Korea in a Forward Surgical Resuscitative Detachment. She loves the military and all the opportunities it has given her and plans to the Army her career.

About the Show

Producer – Jonathan Cary 

Assistant Producer – Katie Schrauben

Assistant Producer – Sam MacKay 

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About Ann

Ann King, a seasoned travel nurse with a remarkable 14-year track record, has dedicated the past 13 years to specializing in Neonatal ICU. Ann has been traveling with AMN Healthcare for 4.5 years, enriching her expertise with diverse experiences. Currently residing in San Diego, Ann not only thrives in her nursing career but also serves as the host of the Nursing Uncharted podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and stories from the world of nursing.

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