military service male nurse

[PinBall]

Hello everyone,

I would like to introduce myself, my name is PinBall, I'm 23 and an active service member...

I am currently deployed to...let's say a "not so friendly area" for the 3rd time, and have dreams of becoming a flight nurse...

Now, here's the question...

As a military member who's EAOS is within a year...

My question is this...

for an former service member, with "clearence" and am a male...what's the job market looking projected to be?...here's the kicker...I do have full sleeves on both arms...nothing offensive, or derogatory, but tattoos, nonetheless...I know this is what the civi world sees as "unprofessional"...

I do plan on taking up school, to get my BSN, and continue from there for flight nurse...but how would I get started in doing this, being still active?...a friend of mine, is mailing me a few books, so I can start to get the feel for profession, yet still do my current obligations...

Any advice is will be noted, and highly appreciated...

-PB

[corizrf]

Thanks for your service brother. I'm a veteran Marine and have been using the Post 911 GI bill. And yes everyone's advice is good, however be aware of the college you choose. I know I took about 24 credit hours at "military friendly" schools that give credit for service and none of those credits transferred to any CC, or university in my state. So make sure... Most nursing programs require A&P and the only 100% online A&P courses that I know of are at Clovis Community college in NM. If you have any questions about the GI bill feel free to ask. I have been a student since I got out in 2010.

[medicmatt44]

One thing to consider is that certain states grant in state tuition to Veterans. For example, I moved from NY to attend The University of New Mexico and received in state tuition despite living in New Mexico for 15 days :)

Other states that come to mind are Connecticut, Rhode Island, Idaho, Arizona, and Colorado.

A Bill was recently introduced to mandate resident status and in state tuition for Veterans- but of course it died for reasons that Veterans are all too familiar with.

Excelsior College is a good call for fulfilling some of your required humanities courses.

PLEASE- do NOT attend a for profit "college" or "university." The majority of courses offered at for profit schools will not transfer into state university systems as the for profit institutions are not fully accredited. Way to many veterans make this mistake and squander their GI Bill.

Good luck with your studies and kick a$$ in the pre-requisite courses.