Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
allnurses

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.
Discussion

Nursing program for active duty corpsman

Hi, I am just wondering if there's anyone in this forum who is the same shoe with me. I am still active duty, got accepted to National University's nursing program. I applied for MECP, but was not fortunate enough to get picked up. Now, I am transferring to a new command luckily just around the area. Is there anyway I can start nursing school while on active duty? I am thinking my working hours would be regular clinic hours and weekdays. I am starting on October this year? Btw, it is a 22 month program but can be just 15 mos according to them if I pass my LVN test this month. I am really confused if I should start or not.

  • Quote

    • Featured Replies

    This is something that you are going to have to discuss with your OIC/LPO at your command. While it might be possible, I'm not sure that you are going to be able to pull this off on active duty. Another option might be to use any available tuition assistance and take as many general education courses that you can; you can get a more definite list of courses be reviewing course catalogs of programs that you're considering, but English comp, algebra, chemistry, biology, humanities, etc. will generally be helpful. Also, you should become a regular at your command's education office. While you are on active duty you should take both the SAT as well as ACT. Also, CLEP everything that you can; while it might not help, it definitely won't hurt.

    Thank you for your service, and best wishes asbyou transition into school!

    Semper Fidelis,

    USMC Retired

  • Quote
    • Author

    Thank you, Sir. Yup I did all those prereqs before I joined the navy. I tried applying to nursing schools while I was on the civilian side but got no luck. Ironically, now I got into a nursing program but now is active duty. I really want to start the program but I don't want to put myself into a mess of starting a program that I can't finish. Seems like life is redirecting me against nursing. That's how I feel now.

  • Quote

    • Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Add a Comment
    Go to topic listing

    Currently Reading 0

    • No registered users viewing this page.

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.