MOS 68C Practical Nursing Specialist

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[@gloriadevos1790]

My daughter did this job (MOS 68C) and within two weeks of completing her enlistment she had a job at a large hospital doing the same job as she did in the Army. She makes over $25 an hour and she's also in college to get her RN, it's a great job!

[@kanegrey7697]

Probably one of the best careers you can easily transition to in the civilian world. I got my LPN/LVN for free, I worked in case management I loved it, I worked remotely from home never seen a patient. Made 70k my first year with paid healthcare insurance dental, benefits+. Mon-friday 5-9 type job, I since graduated in dec 2020 as an RN. I transitioned in 1 year. So worth it, but it’s not for everyone it’s a very hard program.

[@GoldenGod69]

I an thinking about joining the reserves(I am prior service btw) as a 68C and my goal is to do what you just described, anyway I can get some more info from you?

[@kanegrey7697]

@EJ RO28 what would you like to know?

[@dzikijohnny]

I agree. I was a Nuke in the Navy and this is a great field. I've talked to a lot of people about this as a way to get the military to pay for medical education. I laid out a plan for someone to use this as a stepping stone to go on to any level of medical education even Medical Doctor.

[@currier207]

Is there any some sort of study fuide that will help you? I got this mos in a reserve capacity. I wanna have a leg up

[@MilleniaStone]

@@currier207 Did you ever get the study guide???

[@janiefox3458]

I was a WAC in the 60's and then used my GI educational benefits to become a civilian LPN. Having married a career Sargeant I used that LPN at many duty stations but was honored to work at BAMC - learning so much more than I ever did in school. Guess I did it backwards, but at 74 y/o I have a lifetime of memories. Best of luck to all 68Cs

[@roberth5767]

As a former 91C and ANC officer, I am proud to see how the training has improved remarkably over the years. Army Proud!

[@kylesexton3033]

Important mention you have your license, Army I believe is the only branch where you can take the NCLEX to get licensed. All other branches I don't believe you can. Any military training, unless you have the civilian equivalent certificate, will not be recognized as valid training, and completion in the civilian world.

[@PinstripeJim]

Madigan...I cleaned that lake out front when the contract for landscaping ended. Thanks Sergeant Major!

[@nateg7502]

Subtle fact, the Eisenhhower AMC is still being constructed. Pictured here is Beaumont hospital :)

[@SuperColonel91]

This mixed in with being Special Forces and a Delta Force Trooper!

[@joanasanchez6764]

Huh?

[@Benitss18]

This is the best mos in the world !! I hope I get the cut off mark in asvab 🙏

[@shinyagrave]

You got the job yet?

[@joanasanchez6764]

Did you?

[@dilland1]

I can’t wait to reclass to this mos! Probably 3 more years till I can tho! 💪🏾🇺🇸

[@callme_nezzy9731]

What's your MOS ?

[@dilland1]

CallMe _Nezzy 92A

[@callme_nezzy9731]

@@dilland1 how is that ?

[@victoriaespinoza323]

Dee TV same !!

[@ErieTheAries]

I’m a 92Y got my gt score up I will definitely be reclassing 😌

[@kylesexton3033]

Civilian schools depending on the school, expect you to fail, my school had an attrition rate of 50%, or we had four groups for the first two quarters, then were jam packed together for the last two quarters. If they don't have so many nurses pass the NCLEX, then they lose their licensing for training nurses.

[@alyciabagwell9633]

does this mean LPN training is better at a civial school or worse? I didn't understand your comment.

[@kylesexton3033]

@@alyciabagwell9633 I would say military training is better, because you also can do a lot more versus civilian side, as the military doesn't have to worry about liability and being sued. Also the military wants you to pass, and not fail. A couple veterans I think failed out of the program, and they just wanted your money, if they could find a way for you not to pass, they would, a couple people flat out ran out of money for the tuition.

[@echohunter4199]

The AIT for 68C is 2 years long and the attrition rates are nowhere near 50%. Once he Soldier graduates Basic Training the attrition rates are no more than 10%. I served 26 years in the Army as an 11H/BB4 and spent a few years in USAREC and, my oldest daughter served as a 68C and it wasn’t beyond her abilities. If the Soldier has a lower IQ and reading comprehension problems as well as difficulty with basic math, it’ll require them to spend more effort than other students but they’ll make it, the instructors are there to graduate students, not kick them out, it’s a huge waste of government funds to just kick people out. My daughter completed her tour of service and got a job 2 weeks later and worked in the same clinic but as a civilian contractor and makes $31 an hour and is almost done with her RN degree that her GI Bill pays for and they give her a monthly stipend check of around $1,500 a month for living expenses. So if someone is qualified for this MOS (job) you’d be wise to join.

[@lucymuro7514]

When graduating and receiving the LPN License, can it be transferred to civilian Nursing jobs ? I’m currently a reservist trying to reclass.

[@ledjuic3]

Can’t wait

[@ledjuic3]

Just got to AIT

[@daujones6448]

Wait, is that really Robby Boyd?

[@nelsoncruz5595]

Currently enlisted reservist. What nclex does a 68C take? I’m a LPN certified in NY civilian side. I’m wondering the process if I decide to reclass

[@latinos4whitegirls798]

Nclex is the same

[@JiuJiteiroJiuJiteira]

I was a LVN prior joining the navy, now im trying to switch to army and trying to get the MOS 68C, who should I talk to on how to get this MOS?

[@Scarlitcorpse]

Army Recruiter in your area

[@aquamama8382]

I go in two weeks to do this after Basic

[@kiraaa111]

My boyfriend is at Sam Houston right now🥺

[@Roxburyraised]

Fucking other bitches too 😂😂

[@christianstadler6099]

Don’t listen to that Martinez clown

[@kiraaa111]

@@christianstadler6099 He was right :,(

[@bakerray4130]

@@kiraaa111im sorry savannah

[@henrystone2081]

@@kiraaa111 😯😯😳😳

[@hellojuneau8917]

When if you’re already an RN with a bachelors degree, ICU experience wanting to join as an officer? Ain’t trying to go back to school unless it’s for higher edu lol

[@xxsushixx99]

You’d come in as a officer, there’s always military education you have to learn but it’s not the most difficult

[@hediwang5625]

Same thoughts but how about for those green card holders? Hahaha still need to wait 180 days to apply for a citizenship. Am I like a god to those enlisted who will pursue this Mos lols.

[@latinos4whitegirls798]

More importantly you'll be a lpn at the end

[@timothyphouthavong]

Do I attend the full length of AIT if I am already an LPN?

[@dragonballs4143]

I don’t think so, I’m pretty sure after Basic you’ll go straight to your unit

[@CrazyClips876]

@@dragonballs4143 no he will have to learn the field nursing part…..that is not taught on the civilian side.

[@Roxus50]

Was that ROBBY BOYD!?

[@830Video]

Grae Bollinger it is I

[@luciferspectre]

OH MY GOD NO WAY!! THAT'S THE ROBBY BOYD?!?!

[@andyusfca]

Hi, can trainings for this MOS receive credit for the courses in college's BS in biology? Thanks

[@josechacon2446]

It depends on the institution. Some institutions don’t offer credits for experience at all.

[@user-hu1jt5bx3w]

Bon jure MOS 68C Practical Nursing Specialist All Women kongratulations Women Day International Best Wishes Good luck Take care-

[@jacquelinevega7460]

can you take your fam with you for this ait training? since its almost 1 yr long

[@Scarlitcorpse]

I think if you are married yes from what I was told

[@gp20ss]

But what they don’t tell you is. If you fail any part they reclass you. To the needs of the army. And your a nurse but your enlisted. Which is bogus In if it’s self get licensed on the civilian side and have the military pay for it. Is my advice

[@marlonmoncrieffe0728]

At Fort Lee, I met a freakin' DIVER that got injured, in the middle of her A.I.T. and she was forcibly reclassed to become a COOK of all things! P.S. At Fort Lee, it looked like half the trainees were 92Gs.

[@kaliisavage5017]

Are the contract lengths for 5 plus years?

[@joanasanchez6764]

6

[@jazzblackvalcin3097]

Do I need to be a citizen for this MOS? I’m a green card holder.

[@robertofernandez9667]

No, you don’t have to be a citizen

[@saraifigueroa4790]

When you become part of the military after basic training you become a citizen.

[@JonathonVazquez]

@@saraifigueroa4790 You have to apply for it, it's not instant. I know this because a buddy of mine just got his citizenship last week (not even kidding) after 2 years of service

[@hediwang5625]

What if I'm an RN (Bachelors in Nursing) and want to pursue between 68C and 68W. Do I still need to undergo ait? Since I already know what are the things they'd so 😂 advance.......

[@guadalupemalagon9572]

If you have a BSN you can be an officer. You don’t have to do AIT, only BCT. Talk to your local recruiter.

[@kylemcdaniel6778]

Same thing I am saying

[@Scarlitcorpse]

No if you have bsn you can go in as officer . 68C would be better 68W is medic job.

[@cleanphreak5103]

commission as an officer to be an army nurse

[@naiman8870]

Just a question : *Do the 68C have to go into combat? Like are they exposed to war and getting killed?*

[@howard19]

ᴤʟᴇᴇᴘʏ ᴄʜᴇɴ this is one of those mos that will basically never see clmbat

[@carlbrutananadilewski6561]

Watch the old tv show mash. Its pretty similar to what nurses who deploy do

[@patrickfullan9509]

UMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM you betcha. Ever heard of a Combat Surgical Hospital?

[@tanyaguido4375]

It said you could possible be deployed to a combat zone but youll probabky be in a field hospital helping soldiers who got blown uo. So you will not be running into combat and gettimg them the 68ws will take the patients to you.

[@hediwang5625]

@@howard19 but can you still practice range if the surroundings ain't that critical or whatsoever? Or is it just my question that's dumb, that all military branches need to practice range (shooting)?

[@830Video]

Hey everyone I’m famous

[@ryantran7539]

Robby Boyd I was gonna @ you !!!

[@Anolcum]

Þenis

[@830Video]

@@Anolcum yes

[@nicolep.9440]

So this starts you as an LPN, then you go on to RN in the civilian sector?

[@Krypts1stLady]

N. P. Still an LPN on the outside

[@dzikijohnny]

There are plenty of upgrade programs to quickly transition you to RN that the GI Bill would pay for. Also I imagine if you can build up to two years of college credit with classroom study, not distance learning, the Army will send you to RN college and commission you. At least the Navy has that program so I assume the Army would have it.

[@timothyrodriguez8087]

Yo I think that was Robby Boyd

[@830Video]

Timothy Rodriguez good job 👍

[@timothyrodriguez8087]

Are you still in San Antonio

[@timothyrodriguez8087]

And did C188 suck as bad then as it does now

[@830Video]

Timothy Rodriguez I’m in austin now but yeah dude haha

[@timothyrodriguez8087]

Damn that’s wild I’ll probably be in Austin around block leave I’m from ft hood

[@ahmedanderson5480]

How long is the contract obligation?

[@rookiepilot.rp1]

Back in the mid-2000's they were doing some 4-year, though I believe it's 6-years nowadays.

[@joanasanchez6764]

6

[@ahmedanderson5480]

@@joanasanchez6764 thanks

[@warrenfreeman105]

Can you reclass to this as an E-5

[@Krypts1stLady]

Warren Freeman yes

[@zachariemarchand4455]

Is this a medical assistant

[@ambergrove9239]

I’m stuck between this and a combat medic. Someone help.

[@miafunchess6381]

Amber Grove I was too but I’m going to do 68C because I wanna be a nurse and this is perfect

[@ShangosAx]

Can’t beat a licensure that civilians pay thousands for.

[@jazmindazell6555]

Amber Grove same here. I can’t decide . They’re both amazing MOS’. But this one gets you a whole degree

[@carlbrutananadilewski6561]

Dont do 68w,chances of doing anything medical is a roll of the dice. If i could take itback i wish i did68c

[@POKEFAN023]

@@carlbrutananadilewski6561 Agreed! I'm a 68w and I regret not picking 68c...oh well 2 more years and I can reclass lol

[@anangelsstar]

Do you need a degree for this job?

[@joelregier6766]

anangelsstar no you don’t

[@anangelsstar]

@@joelregier6766 cool. I just looked it up on the armys website

[@brianpeters2254]

No its enlisted side and there are many different medical jobs u can do in the army as enlisted

[@ryantran7539]

I rather be a fueler

[@Rkyeii]

fueler here trying to reclass to 68C , no you don’t

[@ryantran7539]

That was a joke lol, I'm already a 68C@@Rkyeii