A new idea has crossed my mind in the last few days, and I was wondering if anyone had any input while I'm thinking it through.
I'm considering joining the Air Force or Navy reserve for the purpose of an easy bit of money for school and some loan repayment once I get my BSN. My husband is in the Army Guard, so I know a bit about what I'm getting into. What I'm wondering is if anyone has tried this, and if anyone has done any nursing in the military branches. Any info would be great, and opinions are greatly welcomed too! I'm not sure if I'm gonna go for it, but it seems like a decent idea financially, and just as importantly it would feel great to do my little bit serving in our military!
Now for the facts, as though I'm assuming you can't all remember all the facts about each one of us that visits here. *Grin* I'm 24, female (*smiles*), married, no kids, and I just recently got laid off so I'm only working as a waitress. (NO responses on the 30 or so resumes / applications so far in my field and others, gotta love that!)
I'm thinking Reserve for that reason. I'd only be "active" one weekend a month during most months, and while subject to being called up at any time, I'd be able to work and get my school done in the mean time. I'd still get the GI Bill, and taking a commission as a nurse afterwards they'd pay my school loans up to $20k, which is helpful.
But I have heard that it's hard to get school done when you're on active! My husband was infantry, and it was impossible, when he was on active! Thanks for the input!
BluEyz
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Thanks Mom :)
I'm thinking Reserve for that reason. I'd only be "active" one weekend a month during most months, and while subject to being called up at any time, I'd be able to work and get my school done in the mean time. I'd still get the GI Bill, and taking a commission as a nurse afterwards they'd pay my school loans up to $20k, which is helpful.
But I have heard that it's hard to get school done when you're on active! My husband was infantry, and it was impossible, when he was on active! Thanks for the input!
:)
Kelly