excelsior and the military

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Hello all!! im a long time reader 1st time poster on these forums. I'm currently an emt-i in a busy system finishing up my paramedic and considering nursing school specifically ec. My question is when i complete the program will i be able to commission as an officer in the army reserves. Ive read on the forums that there are a few states that dont appreciate ec grads :madface:, just wondering how the military felt about them. thanks for all your thoughts! this place is awesome!!

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Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.

dont know the answer to your question but i just wanted to say welcome to this little ec group thingy we have going on here....

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hello all!! im a long time reader 1st time poster on these forums. i'm currently an emt-i in a busy system finishing up my paramedic and considering nursing school specifically ec. my question is when i complete the program will i be able to commission as an officer in the army reserves. ive read on the forums that there are a few states that dont appreciate ec grads :madface:, just wondering how the military felt about them. thanks for all your thoughts! this place is awesome!!
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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
My question is when i complete the program will i be able to commission as an officer in the army reserves.

I think that might depend on your total number of credits, and I don't think you can be promoted above a certain rank (1st LT?) until you hold a Bachelors. I have a hazy memory of reading that somewhere, but I'm not certain. Definitely something a recruiter should be able to answer for you, I'm sure! :)

An EC grad can work as an RN in federal facilities in any state, so I don't think any branch of the military would turn you down, either.

Let us know if you find out the answers to these questions! :) And welcome to the forum!!

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Specializes in Critical Care, Emergency, Education, Informatics.
Hello all!! im a long time reader 1st time poster on these forums. I'm currently an emt-i in a busy system finishing up my paramedic and considering nursing school specifically ec. My question is when i complete the program will i be able to commission as an officer in the army reserves. Ive read on the forums that there are a few states that dont appreciate ec grads :madface:, just wondering how the military felt about them. thanks for all your thoughts! this place is awesome!!

They Military doesn't care as long as it's an accredited program and you have a license somewhere. Now that being saiid, for active duty you have to have a BSN. In the USA Guard you have an ADN, but you have to have ER and Critical Care experience. But these rules fluxuate and it's up to what the service needs at any given time.

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Prior service here, lots & lots of EC grads in the military. That is how I found out about the program. The military accepts a nursing license from ANY of the states. If you are on active duty you don't have to get multiple licenses, just one from your home state. I have practiced as an LPN in a ton of states & countries through the military and have only had licenses in Ohio & Florida:D:D

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