I am considering joining the Army, and have a few questions...

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I was hoping I could find a few answers from those in the forum. Currently, I work in a Wellness Center as an assistant to a Physician and a PA. I guess my job description would be a combination of a medical assistant, LPN, and exercise physiology. I love what I do, but I really want to go to nursing school. I spoke with a recruiter (Army) and he stated the Army would place me according to my current job description, and then they would be able to send me to nursing school at Fort Sam Houston, or one that is local. I would go in as an officer (I have a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and finishing my Master's in Health and Human Performance). Has anyone done something similar or have any advice? I definitely do not want to go overseas, but would love to help those in the states. I guess the Army can't guarantee where you will end up. I spoke with the Air Force Nurse recruiter, but he stated that to go in the Air Force, they would need someone who already has their RN/BSN, or LPN. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Specializes in Telemetry, OR, ICU.
how many years would the Army Reserves require you to enlist if you want to become a LPN/LVN?

Check out a related reply on this link I made a few minute ago;Link

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Specializes in Telemetry, OR, ICU.
In the military we have what is called collateral duties. These are tasks you are responsible in addition to your "regular job." Collateral duties can range from scheduling officer, unit Physical Fitness test coordinator, Education and Training officer to name a few. You can be assigned anywhere from 1-3 collateral duties depending on your unit and staffing. Usually you can complete these additional duties during your normal working hours, but sometimes you have take some of your personal time to complete them.

Be advised, this is very similar to civilian nurses on the clinical ladder that hold additional duties besides direct patient care.

BTW Jason, my waiting on you know who, to find out about you know what.

;)

- Jun 06 USAGPAN applicant

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Thanks, Corvettguy for the info.

The link you cited says, "Service Remaining Requirement is temporarily waived for USAR". Does that mean nowadays I can enlist for less than 3.5 yrs (1.5 training + 2yr SRR)?

Would MEPS go for a 3yr enlistment for LPN training?

How updated is the link you cited?

Thanks again!

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Specializes in Telemetry, OR, ICU.
Thanks, Corvettguy for the info.

The link you cited says, "Service Remaining Requirement is temporarily waived for USAR". Does that mean nowadays I can enlist for less than 3.5 yrs (1.5 training + 2yr SRR)?

Would MEPS go for a 3yr enlistment for LPN training?

How updated is the link you cited?

Thanks again!

I don't know how recent the source, yet I cited it d/t it was an AMEDD listing, so I knew it had to be a reliable source. Nonetheless, you have a very valid question. Here is another link for you to check out

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