Transitioning from military medics to registered nurses
The nursing shortage in the USA is expected to reach 260,000 registered nurses (RNs) by 2025. The most profound shortages are expected in California and Florida, translating into 109,779 and 128,364 RN jobs, respectively. Despite a foreseen growth in ...
Also, please share with your civilian healthcare or VA health providers, especially Dr's & nurses, especially those who may have served with and supervised (lead) MMACs in the military in field hospitals, aboard ships, with the Marines, on flight lines, etc. who know their worth and are also willing to advocate for their skills as technical healthcare specialist, then please get the word out.
Finally, take a look at what Virginia is doing as a 1st in the nation program regarding MMACs. http://www.dvs.virginia.gov/education-employment/military-medics-and-corpsmen-program/.
If you live in Virginia, NC, MD, TN, or WVa and want to be part of the DVS MMAC process contact them! Also, please write to Dr. Jennifer Lee, who is currently the Deputy Under Secretary for Health for Policy and Services (10P), Veterans Health Administration. Dr. Lee pioneered making people aware of the need to engage MMAC's more in the VA Healthcare. See this link to learn more:
http://www.va.gov/directory/guide/manager.asp?pnum=30251.
In short, MMACs have an advocate at the highest level. We as a community should let the VA know to expand this program and offer ways to engage more of our fellow MMAC's in service to our fellow vets and fellow non-vet citizens.
Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) Program | Virginia Department of Veterans Services
Background Military medics and corpsmen receive extensive and valuable healthcare training while on active duty. When they transition to civilian life, their military healthcare experiences may not easily translate into comparable certifications/ licenses required for civilian healthcare jobs. As a result, many veteran medics and corpsmen are unemployed or cannot apply their skills in civilian …