66H Reserve to 66B Active....

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Morning all,

I am currently and have been a 66H for the last 4 years, and will complete my BSN in May 09. I grew up in the Army, thinking of going active when I graduate but only if I can change my MOS to Public health nurse, 66B.

Anyone have any experience changing MOS or familiar with this one?

I have two kids, divorced and think it is just my calling to be active.

TIA

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Hello CurlyRN, I will be a 66H soon. And I eventually would like to go for the Army public health nursing. All I know about this from researching is the school is located in Kentuck and its a 16 week course(I believe). It used to be called communiyt health nursing but they have changed their names. If you go to Army public Health Nursing, the website should pop up. Hope this helped.

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Hi Curly,

From what I have been told you have to contact your Career MGR and let them know that you want to change your MOS/AOC. A friend of mine is pondering the same thoughts. I wish I knew more, but I am still waiting to attend OBLC in Oct. There is a 66B course early in 09 and I hope to attend it, I think that it is 9 weeks in length. Good luck!

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Hey, I just went from a 66H to a 66B. Yes, once you become active or before you become active make sure you talk to the branch manager or who ever is activating you up again so you can attend Preventive Medicine Course in San Antonio. I'm not sure of the process of getting out and coming back in, but don't be surprised if you come in as a 66H and have to wait a few months or a year to attend the course.

An APHN keeps pretty busy. No shift work, but occassional saturday for a health fair. Our scope of practice includes tobacco cessation programs, TB surviellance, STD cases, and health inspections of all child care services on post. Of course some post focus more on one program than the other, but at some point of time you will experience it all. It is a very small field, so mostly is 1-2 APHN (army public health nurse) and the rest are civilians. The 66B course is around 9 weeks long and all offered in TX, plus you will recieve 11 credits towards a Masters. I hope that helps.

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