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Unfortunately that is no longer an option, since I am almost done with LPN training. There are about 2 LPN-BSN bridge programs in the United States and they are very expensive. And the reason it will take me so long is that I now have to start an LPN-RN bridge which takes 1.5 years in about a year, and then complete an RN > BSN bridge. Both the RN and RN-BSN programs are at the same college, so they transfer well (no experience needed in between). Of course if I were to enlist and look at RN-BSN options away from home, I'd have to research more carefully. I have considered how difficult it is to take classes while on active duty; I've already taken a few of the classes I need for my BSN, and I believe a lot of the rest can be taken online through my college. Thank you for the advice! Ah, this is new information to me. I will consider speaking to the Navy and Army recruiters in my area (I've only spoken to the AF). Thank you for all of the replies! :-)

Hello. I apologize if this topic has been created before, but I couldn't find anyone with my exact situation. I have wanted to join the military since I graduated high school. I'll be finishing LPN school at the end of December and I would like to enlist. I am most likely applying to an ADN bridge next fall (which will last 3 semesters), but I would like to get started with the enlistment process by obtaining some information. I understand that I would not be a commissioned officer; I plan on doing my 4 years and then finishing my BSN and coming back to be commissioned. I would like to go with either the Air Force or the Navy, but am open to the other branches if they are more likely to accept me as a Corpsman. The reason I don't want to wait until I have my BSN is that it might be as much as 5 or 6 years from now, and I would like to travel while I still have no commitments or responsibilities (I'm 20). Also, I fear going through the entire bachelor's program and not being accepted for commission. The best scenario for me would be able to enlist either during 2013 or right after I complete my ADN, which would be December 2014. My question is if anyone has experience going this route, were you able to enlist as a Corspman? I do know of someone who enlisted as an LPN and became a Medic in the AF, but that was about 15 years ago, so I would like to know if that is still an option. If not, I began the enlistment process through the AF about a year ago. My ASVAB score (96 I believe) made me a candidate for most (all?) MOS, and I wouldn't be 100% opposed to forgoing nursing/healthcare for the 4 years that I am enlisted. If you read that giant wall of text, thank you. PS: please don't tell me to just get my BSN. Again, I would like to travel and experience the military while I'm as young as I am now and come back to commission later (having military experience would help me get accepted as well, I believe).