Posted on Feb 17, 2021
After reclassifying from 68W, which MOS will yield a better career advancement, 68C or 68V?
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My reenlistment window will be opened later this year, I'm currently a 68W, I'm looking into 68C and 68V, I'm wondering which one will yield a better career advancement and how is the daily work routine would be as 68C or 68V. Thank you
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68C: Practical/Vocational Nursing
68V: Respiratory Specialist
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68C: Practical/Vocational Nursing 68V: Respiratory Specialist Re-enlistment Reclass
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68W will actually lead to a better career advancement with more openings at the Senior enlisted level than either of the other two. Plus additional training opportunities like flight paramedic and the new program which I can never remember the name of. It's the Army version of what the Navy calls an Independent Duty Corpsman. It's a six month course to put you somewhere between a medic and a PA
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That’s dope. I had no idea we had something like that ! Thanks for the knowledge SFC (Join to see)
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SGT (Join to see) SGT (Join to see) Expeditionary Combat Medic that's what it's called. It's a course with Focused Primary Care and Prolonged Care skills. You can find the requirements on the ATRRS course catalog
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My understanding is that unlike Independent Duty Corpsman and Independent Medical Technician (USN and USAF respectively), you don’t get a DEA number and the ability to see your own patients, sign your own notes, and order your own lab/rads/meds.SFC (Join to see)
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1SG (Join to see) I'm not entirely sure about the specifics of the program. I've only seen the ATRRS course description, but I haven't met anyone who has completed the course yet.
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My impression is that civilian work as an RT is better than LPN, however, you’ll likely have an easier time finding programs for advancing your credentials, such as LPN to RN/BSN. I will caution you that many desire to transition from LPN to RN, but active duty has many challenges to completing clinicals. I hope that helps shape your decision.
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As far as a stepping stone for advancement up the enlisted chain or educational opportunities and advancement within the military or civilian medical, no question it would be 68C. But then again I’m biased being a former SSG 68C.
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