Posted on Jul 3, 2019
SGT Whit Whit
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So, currently I am working as a paramedic. I got out of the military two years ago . I was in the guard for 8 years. I was a heavy equipment operator and water treatment specialist.

I’m thinking about re enlisting as a medic . I am going to apply to nursing school soon for my associates in nursing.
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I assume your long range goal is to be an RN. If you have your national registry certification, you can bypass a portion of 68W AIT. People will tell you that you should enlist as a 68C because you want to be a nurse. I would disagree. If you hold out for a 68C class seat you might not attend training for another year, and then another year to graduate. Then another year as a 68C before you can attempt to commission or join a commissioning program. If you fast track through as a medic, you can work on your college and be enrolled in a commissioning program sooner than you would be graduating from 68C AIT.
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Thanks for the excellent reply. its better than what i gave. I'm so limited on information, but i still try to help where i can... I hope your reply helps whit whit.
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PV2 Duane Schlender
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Allow me to give my own 2 cents in my own weird way.

I joined the army in 1999. I became a tank mechanic. I had problems in the service, but nothing compared to the problems I have had being OUT of the service. Sure, I am abridging a lot here, as I have made other posts detailing all to clearly different aspects of my time in service. Plus, being overly detailed here only detracts from the point of posting for this section.

Through my multitude of problems, lack of knowledge, youth, and other such things. I made the choice to hate the service (partly due to internal conflicts affecting my unit at the time) and I pretty much quit and left.
Right, wrong, or indifferent.. I learned the hard way that I made a very bad mistake. A mistake that I could not see at the time because I was caught up in my own personal problems, family problems, military problems (problems that affected not just me in my unit), etc.

I left the service, and became absolutely NOTHING. Got sent to prison TWICE (one time due to my identity being stolen along with ALL my military documents, and the thief pretended to be me while i was in jail).
I live at home, no job, no family to speak of, barely any friends... I am becoming more and more reclusive. I hate exercise, I hate my life, and I have traits of agoraphobia and paranoia.

Now, to answer your question above Sgt whit whit....
If you honestly believe that you can pass all the requirements of going back in, and can stick it out. If you can handle the stress, the internal conflicts, family issues, and EVERY thing else which has, does, and will go with a military career. Then, please, go back in and enjoy doing your duty.

I gave up on myself, and my "team" by leaving the service. I was chaptered for poor duty performance (pt failure) for several reasons. I lacked knowledge, support, and much more which would have probably kept me in the service where I should have loved being.

I regret every single day not being in uniform. but that is me, and my failures. I have tried making up for my failures by supporting veterans, helping people go into the service, working stand down functions, passing knowledge on to veterans and military personnel to positively help them. I even try my best to contact authorities every time something happens which i feel they should investigate (including a letter to the FBI regarding a terrorist in our country who is still on the wanted list..).

All in all, for me, I will never be able to make up for my failure of not staying in uniform.

SO, I ask.. what is your motivation for wanting back in? What has you considering going back in? Is there any reason NOT to go back? Have you fully weighed your options whether they be physical, mental, training, happiness, or otherwise?

Yes, I know.. I have made this post a bit long, rambling, and probably weird.. but I want you ask yourself what your reasons for this are and if its worth it to you. If you can honestly say "yes, its worth it". Then get your but in gear and do it! Otherwise... find out why its NOT worth it, and either fix the problem, or....whatever comes next.

I wish you the very best of luck. and, again, sorry for my lengthy and weird answer. I have trouble viewing this from any perspective other than my own as it relates to myself. You have my support regardless of what you finally decide on.
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Lt Col Jim Coe
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It looks like you want to be a nurse. A worthy goal. I have two in my family! An associate in Nursing allows you to be licensed and work. It won't get you a commission in all of the Services. I know the Navy and Air Force require a Bachelors degree to enter their Nurse Corps. Maybe the Army. My daughter's history is similar to yours. She was in the Air Guard as a Civil Engineering supply person. She completed her BSN and resigned from her Guard Unit. She went onto the IRR for a few years. After about 8 years, she decided to look into being a military nurse. In the meantime she had completed her MSN and Nurse Practitioner. She shopped around all the Services and took the best deal with the Navy Reserve. She came aboard as an O-3 and only went to Medical OTS, 4 weeks.
My advice: Complete as much education as you can afford before enlisting. If you can complete your BSN before enlisting, so much the better. Talk to Nurse recruiters from all the Services to see if there are scholarships available.
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SGT Whit Whit
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Okay! Will do. I do want to become a nurse practitioner.
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