How can I get an RN license after graduating 68C AIT? What bridge programs are most military friendly?

2020-04-26T23:46:27-04:00

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 26 at 2020 11:49 PM

2020-04-26T23:49:27-04:00

Aecp. The website has all the info you need.

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 26 at 2020 11:53 PM

2020-04-26T23:53:16-04:00

After you’ve met most of your requirements for the program, AECP (AMEDD enlisted commissioning program) is a great way to go. My SGT is preparing his packet for this right now - Some earn their BSN and commission via. Green to gold.

If you have your LVN/LPN license, there are some colleges that have accelerated programs to earn your RN (but I would assure you get your BSN along with it before committing and have a decent NCLEX pass rate)

See if you can get into contact with an AMEDD recruiter, they may know some tricks of the trade.

Response by Sara Lucas made Apr 27 at 2020 7:46 AM

2020-04-27T07:46:45-04:00

Sorry I'm a civilian..so if you could explain 68c AIT I can try yo help..I'm a marine widow who went to nursing school on gi bill as lpn then followed up with Rn ...thats as much as I can offer in the way of information . Being ignorant of AIT 68c...good luck though ..please contact your counselor regarding career paths to use...also contact your college and ask them for advice..good luck

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Apr 27 at 2020 9:30 AM

2020-04-27T09:30:07-04:00

There really are not any LVN to RN bridge programs. Some RN schools will give you advanced credit however you still need to complete nearly two years of liberal arts to include the hard sciences and those vary from place to place. I recommend that you look for a school that is favorable to LVNs and is accepted by AECP and start knocking out what their pre-reqs are. Do not focus on the LVN as much as are they accredited and could you attend there using AECP. Don't look for the easy way for LVN to RN but the pathway to both a BSN via AECP.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2020 10:40 AM

2020-04-27T10:40:25-04:00

There really aren't any applicable bridge programs for a military 68C. The question has been asked on here several times. The reason there are no bridge programs is that bridge programs require you to have earned a letter grade in the course from a regionally accredited college in order to grant you credit towards your BSN. 68C does not deal with letter grades and your JSST transcripts which recommend ACE credits do not have letter grades either.
68C is not a shortcut to a BSN, as everyone else suggested, you should apply for the AECP.

Response by TSgt David Holman made Apr 27 at 2020 11:16 AM

2020-04-27T11:16:45-04:00

Any program you get into will still likely require the same types of pre-requisites. Usually, you are looking at a minimum of A&P I and II, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, General Psychology, and Developmental Psychology, but each school will have their own requirements. Even completing these courses won't guarantee acceptance, but that is where having your LPN/LVN could come in handy, since they might look at that as a factor that separates you from the pack.
Unfortunately, unless you are going to do an AECP type program, or have an EXTREMELY understanding and flexible chain of command, you won't be able to complete the program on Active Duty. The program I am in now is an accelerated program, and I am having to take roughly 20 semester hours per semester. That includes clinicals, but it is hard enough juggling that and a part time job, much less active duty.
When you do decide to pull the trigger, make sure that you have looked at several programs that you would like to get into, make sure you have all the pre-requisites, and make sure they have a high NCLEX pass rate.

Response by SP6 Russ Thompson made May 22 at 2020 6:30 PM

2020-05-22T18:30:38-04:00

16 Wisconsin technical colleges. All have the same nursing program. I went from 68C to RN in two semesters having never taken a college class before.