beachbummer

I am a LPN, but I don't have my ADN. I rather do EMT duties, then work with Geriatrics for the next years of my life. It's just not for me. Yea, I feel really good about the route Im taking. Thanks dude, hopefully there is opening for Navy Corpsman in the next few months, I would hate to wait a whole year.

I did a lot researching, and a lot of soul searching. Spoke my sisters boyfriend a Marine Recon, got some great advices that would work for me. I read everything I can from forums (military.com & corpsman.com) was even more inspired. I believe I figured out the route I wanna go and would benefit ME the best. Join as a Navy Reservist, become HM-8404, my first year or two get into SARC 8427. As a reservist work on my G.E's and step by step get my ADN then BSN and wait, wait some more while serving to become an Officer. It make take some time, but I got years to spare before any serious commitments. And through this route I experience some intense training making me a better Nurse Overall. I already spoke with a Recruiter, spots are very limited to none. Ill be a QNJ, wait for an opening, who knows how long it would take.. But in the mean time work and train. Ill give it one year of waiting, and if God willing there is an opening let the journey begin.

I could see this as another possible route for me. Go straight and get my RN-BSN then enlist for the navy, definitely one of my options. But it would take me 4-6 years partime/fulltime school and/or work then once finished enlist. Could you have taken classes while enlisted, received your BSN degree. Why did you have to get out of the military to get your BSN? sorry, I dont know all my facts with Military terms and how ranking system works. Commissioning Programs is to become an officer, you have to have your Bachelor degree first correct? or do you get your Bachelor through the Program. Thanks in advance, i'm sure ill have many questions as this discussions goes on.

this reply is for jeckrn I researched a bit more about HM-8404 corpsman, I am so inspired. Its exactly what I was looking for, and considering. Navy Corpsman with Marine training ( Field Medical Training Battalion, Fleet Marines Force Recon), And I can further specialized in Special Reconnaissance Corpsman. Thanks for sharing that with me. Now I gotta put my facts together and see how possible this route really is. Navy Coprsman-Naval Officer (RN BSN). So would this be right.. Enlist in the Navy as Hospital Corpsman, get into the Naval Hospital Naval School, upon graduating receive HM-8404 go through FMTB with the Marines and be now affiliated as a Marine Corpsman. Would you happen to know any Naval Officer or how to get in contact with one?

To anyone who can help me please... I am currently a LPN/LVN with 1 year of experience, 22 years old and going for my RN BSN. I considered going through private schools for my RN (West Coast University) but it would cost me $67,000 for 18 months plus I heard the credits earned from private are non-transferable for Graduate school. That is no longer an option for me. I have a freshman status at my local Community College, just finished my first Science Class (Gen. Bio). I have long ways to go for Pre-Reqs for the RN program (approx. 3 years) thats just Pre-Reqs, not including guaranteed acceptance in the Program (LVN-RN ADN 1 year accelerated). I am struggling with getting into all the classes needed, which could extend my years at CC. So it could look like a total of 4 years of General Ed. accomplished while working full-time as an LVN. I have a lot of years ahead of me for school no worries, I don't mind going to school for the next few years. But Ultimately I would love the support of a military background. My long life dream since High School was to Join the Marines, I've trained throughout High School, I did a 10 day Basic Training at Camp Pendleton San Diego (Devil Pups) and surprisingly enjoyed it. Was then convinced by my cousin who is currently in the Marines not to join. So my second choice was to go into Nursing out of High School. I got my LVN and still every cell in my body is for the military life, all signs points towards Military. I have my family, friends, co-workers telling me its a good idea to join for nursing. But they don't know much about Nursing in the Military. I researched as much as I can about military nursing, and decided I am all for the Navy, the fact that it is connected with the Marines. I have nothing tying me down, not married, no kids, no mortgage to pay. Free man willing to travel, would enjoy to train with the Marines and be in the frontline (a Nurse with Combat training). I don't want to be an ordinary RN. But I need to make sure every step from here on out is towards my RN BSN and if possible accomplishing it while being in the Navy. Even If It would take me until I am 26, 28 years old. So I guess my question are: Could I obtain a degree in Nursing and become an RN while being active in the Navy? How long would it take? What are my routes and options towards my goal? considering my background. Is their anyone I can contact in my area (Naval Officer Recruiter)? Should I enlist in the Navy now while I am still young and able? I read a lot of threads, but nothing seem to be related to my needs. I finally had the courage to post my first thread, after reading so many, I had a build up so many question and ideas I needed to post a.s.a.p. Sorry for it being so long, I felt the need to explain myself a little. Many thanks for reading, hopefully someone can help me out, I need to start planning my future!