AECP question

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Hello,

I am an active duty army.

Currently a 68Q pharmacy specialist.

I'm thinking to change my career path to nursing.

If I switch to 68C will there be service obligation as 68C?

For example if I finish 68C course will I be able to apply to any commissioning program right away? or are there few years before I can get to that.

Thank you

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Specializes in RETIRED Cath Lab/Cardiology/Radiology.

Moved to Government/Military Nursing, hopefully someone here will be able to answer your questions.

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Specializes in EMT, ER, Homehealth, OR.

A 68C is an enlisted MOS so no you will not get a commission. If you are talking about going the ACEP route you will earn your BSN then become a 2LT. There is an ADSO for using the ACEP program.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

68C = LPN/LVN = enlisted MOS

66H = med/surg RN = officer AOC (requires BSN degree)

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I am sorry I should have made it more clear.

I am debating which route to start my nursing career.

I have option to reclass to 68C which is an year long vs AECP to become a BSN which is 2 years.

I meet all the requirements for 68C and can submit my paper works and guaranteed to go school.

Whereas AECP I still have few pre-req needs to be completed also it is not a guaranteed after I apply.

What I am trying figure out is if there is any MOS obligation as 68C, if there isn't might as well go 68C and do AECP feel like this way I am not risking wasting years waiting to get picked up also I will have experience as a nurse.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
Time Remaining in Service Obligation for Military Schooling
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Specializes in EMT, ER, Homehealth, OR.

You need to speak with your career consular.

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Thank you this is the answer I needed.

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