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Can new RN grad/No BSN enlist in the military?



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No. 10
from rcj2009
Old Oct 27, 2009, 06:33 PM

Default Re: Can new RN grad/No BSN enlist in the military?
Originally Posted by Enayni View Post
Hi,
You should seriously consider completing your BSN before going into the army. You will commission as an officer. Don't enlist! It's almost impossible to switch over from enlisted to commissioned. I graduate December 2009, and I will commission as a 2nd Lt. You will have way more benefits.
I have talked to both AMEDD recruiters and officers in AMEDD who say this isn't so. They all say it is significantly easier for them to switch you over to being a commissioned officer on account that you are already in the Army system, you've already been through MEPS and been screened, etc.

I hope they are telling the truth, because I enlisted in the Army Reserve as a 68W (medic) and once I have my BSN, I plan on commissioning.

That being sid, if I was already an RN or BSN, I wouldn't enlist first.
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No. 11
from just_cause
Old Oct 27, 2009, 06:36 PM

Default Re: Can new RN grad/No BSN enlist in the military?
Well... I've served enlisted to officer in the Army... and along with the advice I gave and other I strongly recommended obtaining BSN first if your goal was to be a nurse. It is possible but the path is less in your control and will take longer - it is always best to map out your own quest...some feel safer taking the paths of others. Best of luck. You will learn some good skills as a medic and you will have opportunities to apply for a enlisted to nurse program - but you will find you will be at the mercy of the decisions of others and at the scrutiny of MILPER messages and contract requirements etc.
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No. 12
Old Oct 27, 2009, 07:54 PM

Default Re: Can new RN grad/No BSN enlist in the military?
You must have a BSN to commission into the military. However, if you wanted to be a civilian nurse and work at a military hospital, a lot of them will hire you with your RN license. I'm currently an active duty AF nurse, and I work with some civilian RNs that are going to school to get their BSN. It's a pretty nice job b/c you get to help out military members but not have to worry about getting deployed.
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No. 13
from jeckrn
Old Oct 27, 2009, 07:58 PM

Default Re: Can new RN grad/No BSN enlist in the military?
Originally Posted by rcj2009 View Post
I have talked to both AMEDD recruiters and officers in AMEDD who say this isn't so. They all say it is significantly easier for them to switch you over to being a commissioned officer on account that you are already in the Army system, you've already been through MEPS and been screened, etc.

I hope they are telling the truth, because I enlisted in the Army Reserve as a 68W (medic) and once I have my BSN, I plan on commissioning.

That being sid, if I was already an RN or BSN, I wouldn't enlist first.
If you go for a commission you have to go thru the whole process again. Since you are in the Reserves it will be easier then if you where active. Even in the Reserves you have to get a release from your unit to obtain your commission.
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No. 14
from Jarnaes
Old Oct 27, 2009, 10:19 PM

Default Re: Can new RN grad/No BSN enlist in the military?
FYI Folks: Keep in mind that some recruiters will tell you ANYTHING to make their numbers; lots of half-truths and empty promises...

Be very careful to just walk into your local recruiting station. Regular recruiters have a quota to meet, so they don't care that you may have a "Masters Degree or PhD in Physiology", if they need a cook and they persuade you to sign up to become a cook-Done deal! You now belong to Uncle Sam as a cook for the next 8 years.
Yes, there are programs in place to transition someone from the enlisted side to the commissioned side, but the needs of the Army comes first. Once you enlist, you lose your bargaining powers. So do your research thoroughly.

If you have any type of college degree in the Health Sciences, you want to see an AMEDD recruiter first: http://www.goarmy.com/amedd/index.jsp
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