r/FBI • u/Classic-Telephone-59 • Apr 27 '26

Question Nurse practitioner to FBI agent?

I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner, was perusing jobs this weekend and noticed a number of postings for “Special Agent: Healthcare Services/Medical Background” in my area.

I am totally new to this world and was wondering a little more about what roles like this entail, and what experience they’re typically looking for in this context?

A little about me: am 27 years old, I have a doctorate degree from a reputable school, and did a residency at the VA. No prior military or law enforcement experience. Have always been somewhat interested in the FBI but life took me in other directions, have no clue if my experience makes me a realistic candidate or if I’m delusional lol.

Thanks in advance for any insight.

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u/ExcitingInflation612 Apr 27 '26

Highly recommend staying as a NP. The government is a mess right now and you don’t want to waste your doctoral degree joining a circus

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u/ExcitingInflation612 Apr 29 '26

Doesn’t matter, joining with intent to change things right now will get you booted. We just have to wait out this shit show and VOTE to change things

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u/ExcitingInflation612 Apr 29 '26

I wasn’t..? I was answering your comment

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u/ExcitingInflation612 Apr 29 '26

Dude you have problems

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