LVN and Reclass in Army

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Specializes in 10yrs EMT experience. Current Phlebotomist.

Hello all,

I have a question those who are on the Army side might know.

I am currently in Supply but want to get my LVN/LPN license and hoping to reclass to 68C.

If someone has an LVN license (California its called LVN) already and wish to switch to 68C, will they have to go through the school for 68C basically repeating everything and doing the military portion.

Trying to see what my options are. I can't commission RN because I am too old already so LVN would be my other route on the Army side.

I will be doing RN on the Civilian side.

Thanks for any help.

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I believe the program you are looking for is the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP).

Has an AMEDD recruiter told you that you will be to old by the time you receive your BSN?

I'm a California 68C and a RN civilian side. Feel free to ask me questions!

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Specializes in 10yrs EMT experience. Current Phlebotomist.

Yes I was told by an AMEDD Recruiter that I would be too old and they are not doing any age waivers. Im considered too old now being that I'm 46.

I am working on boosting my GT and ST scores now for 68C. I can't remain on the AGR program for that MOS.

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Specializes in Trauma/Burn ICU.

I reclassed to 68C from 12N. There were a couple of LPN/LVN who showed up to phase 1 of 68C school, but did not have to go through the school. They were awarded the MOS, then sent off. Good luck!

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Specializes in 10yrs EMT experience. Current Phlebotomist.

Awesome!!! I kept getting folks telling me that LVN/LPNs had to still.go through the whole school. I thought that was crazy.

I was debating whether to go through the whole program which is a year from home or to go to LVN school local for a year then reclass. Right now I am AGR and they are allowing reclass to 68C in the AGR program. Working to improve my ASVAB score to the required scores.

Thank you so much. I appreciate it.

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Specializes in Trauma/Burn ICU.
14 hours ago, SAjala16 said:

Awesome!!! I kept getting folks telling me that LVN/LPNs had to still.go through the whole school. I thought that was crazy.

I was debating whether to go through the whole program which is a year from home or to go to LVN school local for a year then reclass. Right now I am AGR and they are allowing reclass to 68C in the AGR program. Working to improve my ASVAB score to the required scores.

Thank you so much. I appreciate it.

You’re welcome! Let me know if you have any other questions. I do recommend the Charlie school. It is far better than any civilian program imo. You get a ton of clinical hours. Plus, it doesn’t cost you anything. I think I earned $60k while at Charlie school as an E5. That’s not too bad either!

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Specializes in 10yrs EMT experience. Current Phlebotomist.

That is great. I am working on my GT and ST improvement now. I am an E6 and AGR in the reserves now so I look forward to it. I won't lose any pay going so that would be great.

I just wish these Recruiters and Career Counselors knew how it really works. They have no clue.

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