Posted on Dec 22, 2018
What are the day-to-day life, advancement and general happiness like in 19K, 15U/T or 68C?
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Afternoon all,
As the title says I'm coming up on reenlistment and have no intention on staying my current MOS. I've already started working with my retention NCO. I have a few options and just looking for some personal experience from the people here. When I enlisted initially I was an 11B. Got out, and upon coming back in I was reclassed to 74D. I'd like something that is more involved and I'll actually be doing something other than extra duties.
19K interests me because tanks...obviously.
I've always been fascinated with aviation in general and would love to work on helicopters with a chance of being able to fly.
I intend on going to get my BSN when I get out and I've almost completed my AS. I figured 68C would give my a headstart but I'd still need to do a transfer program to RN upon getting out.
Sorry for being long winded, but I'm looking for some information on day to day life, advancement and general happiness in the field of these MOSs. Thank you all.
As the title says I'm coming up on reenlistment and have no intention on staying my current MOS. I've already started working with my retention NCO. I have a few options and just looking for some personal experience from the people here. When I enlisted initially I was an 11B. Got out, and upon coming back in I was reclassed to 74D. I'd like something that is more involved and I'll actually be doing something other than extra duties.
19K interests me because tanks...obviously.
I've always been fascinated with aviation in general and would love to work on helicopters with a chance of being able to fly.
I intend on going to get my BSN when I get out and I've almost completed my AS. I figured 68C would give my a headstart but I'd still need to do a transfer program to RN upon getting out.
Sorry for being long winded, but I'm looking for some information on day to day life, advancement and general happiness in the field of these MOSs. Thank you all.
19K: Armor Crew Member
15T: UH-60 Helicopter Repairer
15U: CH-47 Helicopter Repairer
68C: Practical/Vocational Nursing
Posted 6 y ago
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I absolutely loved working at the bedside as a 68C. I reclassed from aviation and wish I would have done so sooner.
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SFC, I too had the privilege to care for fellow soldiers and the enlisted nurses are just as important as the ANC. We are the ones who dealt with the heavy stuff in combat and at the troop clinic.
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1LT (Join to see) - I worked at WRNMMC with multiple new grad RN 2LT's. You will spend about 3 months splitting your time between the floor orientation with an experienced RN and TTP classes focusing on your floor (Med/Surge, Tele, ICU, OB, etc.). As far as the dynamic between RN/LPN, for the most part, 68C's work under the supervision of an RN. Once the LPN has gained the trust of the RN, that level of supervision reduces. I had my own patients, did my own admissions, discharge teaching, etc. But the RN had to sign off on my charting, as well as completing any tasks such as IVP, central line dressing changes, etc that are outside the scope of practice for an LPN. Hope that answers your question. Feel free to drop me a line if you have any additional questions.
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Thank you for the response SGT Sigl. Even though I was a 68E for 6 years, I was never assigned to a clinic. How is it working with civilians in the hospital setting?
Thank you for the response SGT Sigl. Even though I was a 68E for 6 years, I was never assigned to a clinic. How is it working with civilians in the hospital setting?
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1LT (Join to see) it can be challenging, just like any situation, it depends on the people and personalities. You always have your leadership to run interference and mediate issues as well.
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Never met a tanker that didn't love their job and I worked with a lot of tankers. It is a rough job - as most combat arms jobs are, but you already know that - but it is fun and the promotion points are obtainable lol. If you are looking at making a career out of the military you could do worse than 19K.
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The few that I've talked to have said the same as you just did SGT. They all love their jobs. Thanks for the response!
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Take out student loans or use your GI Bill and get the BSN now, Then come back in as an officer and a nurse. If your goal is BSN anyway, why waste your time with anything else
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