navytech09

I am also in the Hampton roads area, and plan to stay because my husband is still in

not meant as a insult by any means, but I guess if you think about staring at a screen with radars and analyzing it could be semi similar.... still not seeing it? haha sorry

I am currently in the US navy. I have served for 9 years, but due to certain circumstances, I will be forced out in the upcoming months. Just like everywhere else the military is overmanned and is looking for ways to process experienced members out for new members for less pay. Although I love being in and love the Country I fight for, i am excited at the new possibilities it will bring. I have thought about what i would do as a civilian for years and nursing was always at the top of my list. My job in the navy is more of a secrective, stare at a screen job, which in some ways can translate to nursing. But it was tedious and lacked alot of social interaction. So let me get to the point. I need help in a starting point. I have a family to think about and would like to start working as soon as possible. Is it a good idea to get a medical assisting degree to start off with and continue school to become a nurse? what would be the best starting point? I am lucky to have the GI Bill so schooling will not be a problem. I feel so lost so any advice would be appreciated. also any questions i have not asked myself yet that you think i should be considering will help too. thank you so much