Nat81

New to this site and wondering if anyone can provide some insight on this particular topic... I'm starting nursing school this fall (RN) and am also joining a reserve unit to train as a Med A. But here is my dilemma-- I am wondering if I should just try for ROTP instead? My two main fears of going that route are 1) The long commitment once I finish school 2) Will I receive equivalent training (such as critical care or trauma experience in hospital setting) compared to if I just went the reserve route and worked in civie hospital full time? 3) How does a NO's training and experience cross over after serving in the military? Is it hard to get a job in a civilian hospital? Is military training recognized? I just want to make sure I've explored every option...and that I don't close any doors out of fear or lack of understanding.

Hello AirforceRN, Not sure if you still use this site but I will throw this out there anyhow. I'm starting nursing school this fall (RN) and am also joining a reserve unit to train as a Med A. But here is my dilemma-- I am wondering if I should just try for ROTP instead? My two main fears of going that route are 1) The long commitment once I finish school 2) Will I receive equivalent training (such as critical care or trauma experience in hospital setting) compared to if I just went the reserve route and worked in civi hospital full time? 3) How does an NO's training and experience cross over after serving in the military? Is it hard to get a job in a civilian hospital? Is military training recognized? I just want to make sure I've explored every option...and that I don't close any doors out of fear or lack of understanding. Any insight you can provide would be super helpful. I am planning to go back into the recruitment centre this week to chat to someone again about all this, but it's nice to know another perspective. Thanks!!