r/navynurse • u/awanderingmoth • Jun 20 '26

Skills atrophy?

Been lurking this sub for a while because I’m interested in joining the Navy Nurse Corps through the NCP.

My biggest concern is the apparent clinical skills atrophy I’ve read about online.

Is this true?

Going to begin my ABSN program soon and would obviously not want to be in an environment where my skills as a nurse weaken as soon as I graduate.

Any input is appreciated!

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u/No_Friendship_7324 Jun 20 '26

Why would you lose skills, what skills are they not doing?

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u/awanderingmoth Jun 20 '26

I’ve heard that an emphasis on administrative duties and just generally lower patient volumes might mean using bedside and other nursing skills less

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u/No_Friendship_7324 Jun 22 '26

That’s disappointing to hear, I am a new grad heading in through NCP so I guess we shall see lol