Does anyone have any input on how to get a seat/reclass into 68C?

2015-09-27T21:20:23-04:00

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 27 at 2015 9:43 PM

2015-09-27T21:43:26-04:00

4187 requesting the class or you can reenlist to do it

Response by MSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 29 at 2015 2:49 PM

2015-09-29T14:49:59-04:00

If you are reenlist menu eligible talk to your career counselor. If you are not, send a 4187 along with all supporting documents to the HRC, health services branch.

Response by MSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 29 at 2015 2:51 PM

2015-09-29T14:51:08-04:00

Disregard my comment. Follow the reserves comments.

Response by SSG Paul Forel made Sep 29 at 2015 3:38 PM

2015-09-29T15:38:39-04:00

No offense but why would you want to become a [civilian] LPN/LVN?

The pay is nothing to brag about and you are barely one step above an orderly.

An EMT gets more meaningful things to do than an LPN/LVN.

And, of course, LPN/LVN means skilled nursing facility patients.

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Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 30 at 2015 12:41 PM

2015-09-30T12:41:49-04:00

SPC Smith,

I am currently in the 68C class stationed down at Ft. Gordon for Phase II. We have 2 prior service 68W in our class currently. They said it was up to the discretion of their command as well as slotting opportunities. Both had to wait a year + in order to obtain a slot on a 68C roster.

It's a good program. Challenging, but if you have prior medical experience you should be able to cruise through. More Phase II sites around the country are partnering with the 68C program to offer either an ADN or BSN program similar to the AECP. For example, GRU (Georgia Regents Hospital) agreed to recognize the military credits obtained through this course and make them applicable to an ADN program.

Best of luck on your future ventures!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 2 at 2015 12:23 AM

2015-10-02T00:23:30-04:00

First of all look up on ATRRS under 68C1 for specific criteria. The big question is are you Active or Reserves or NG? This does make a big difference is how you can request a slot. I the reserves you should contact your training NCO and look into available positions and put I a request. Oml is important. Active you need to be in a slot and have time as a medic. You will be competing with others that have been waiting longer. Also if you can get a slot and you know where you would like to do your phase 2 at you will have to find then correct phase 1 start date for the phase 2 site.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 6 at 2015 5:43 PM

2015-10-06T17:43:44-04:00

Thank you for the feedback everyone! I am in the reserves. I am currently working with a great retention SFC that has referred me to an AMEDD recruiter. I am not in my window to reenlist for another 2 years. The main issue is trying to find a reserve unit in Colorado that is in need of a 68C that would be willing to send me to school. Thanks for your input! :)

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 20 at 2015 6:37 PM

2015-10-20T18:37:36-04:00

I found out that I am qualified to get back on active duty due to my active federal service time being low enough. I am hoping to get a slot for 68C at MEPS next week! Thanks for everyone's input and advice. I have wanted to be back on active duty since I got out so I am so excited to have that opportunity!

Response by MSG Mark Million made Nov 27 at 2015 1:07 PM

2015-11-27T13:07:56-05:00

This largely depends on component branch, and your line scores. If active it's largely a reinlistment perk for those with the scores. In National Guard and Reserves it's about proximity to units with the MOS, your willingness to travel to those units, and your scores. NG has far fewer 68C slots, so I would research reserve medical units the call them and inquire. (That is if you are in a reserve component). Either way you will need to contact a recruiter, however it may help to know where a slot may be available before talking to the recruiter, but don't put that off as those slots usually go fast, contact the recruiter ASAP, then do your own research on the side.