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Thanks. I've heard that. Unfortunately I wouldn't be in the area for long enough to finish a BSN. I'm not sure what I plan to do now after I've done some more research.

L8RRN, Thank you for the advice! On the base that we'll be moving to, they do offer classes but not many. I'll be able to take A&P 1&2 while there, and I'll also be able to finish up all the other prereqs online. I will still have to take Micro once we get back to the States since they don't offer it on base. Our base offers a free Medical Assistant program, and once completed, they volunteer with the Red Cross and the Naval Hospital, so I plan to try to get a spot in that program to give me some experience and also some volunteer hours. I've decided to just apply for an ADN program since those seem to be the most common in the areas we could possibly get sent to after Japan. My husband is hoping to go to San Diego after, so I've started looking into various community colleges and their prereqs. Thanks again!

AnhTuanBui, here's the link for the point system! Good luck! https://www.sdcity.edu/Portals/0/AcademicPrograms/ProgramsofInstruction/Nursing/2013/3649_Admission_points_forwebsite_8-7-2013.pdf

Hey everyone! I have a few questions for any nurses or nursing students that are also military spouses. My husband and I are currently living in the Norfolk, Virginia area, but are moving overseas to Japan in a few months. I'll be finishing up my Associate of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies this upcoming summer, and will be in Japan for 3 years. I have plans to apply to nursing school after we get back to the States in a few years. First question, what would you suggest I do during the three years I'll be in Japan? I don't plan to start a Bachelor's program since I have plans to apply for nursing school. Volunteering at the base hospital or Red Cross? Take classes? Second question, what do you think is the best route to becoming a nurse nowadays? I've considered applying to an LPN/LVN program first and then bridging to an ADN program and then finally getting my BSN. I've also considered doing my ADN and then my BSN. My husband is up for new orders every three years, so I most likely couldn't get my BSN to begin with because we'd have to move before I'd complete it. Third, how easy is it to get nursing jobs when you have to move a lot? I know I'm not required to disclose that my husband is military, but I feel like it would be obvious if my resume shows new locations every few years. Fourth, any other advice regarding any part of the process (prereqs, school, NCLEX, etc.) would be great! TIA!