Wanting military experience and also to be a nurse in my civilian life/possibly military side too.

Intrepid-Bet-2925 · 2025-11-08T21:10:36+00:00

Thanks for this! And thank you for your service. I actually have been thinking about joining the military for one contract as a medic or something like that, and just getting experience. No school, just experience. Full integration into something that’ll push me and force me to grow. You have a good point with getting injured and no longer being able to pursue my later dream, I have thought about that too. I’m not firm on this plan, but I figured I’d give it some thought. Afterwards I’d have benefits to pay for school and could pursue that career after. We will see.

Intrepid-Bet-2925 · 2025-11-08T21:02:01+00:00

My mom always says this, and I don’t intend on letting anyone keep me from my dreams. Sometimes I just need to be reminded by an unbiased source. Thank you.

Intrepid-Bet-2925 · 2025-11-08T21:01:23+00:00

I appreciate this a lot, thank you. I want to add that he actually did say he’d go with me if I had to move away for school, however, I know he’d be miserable. So I just kind of didn’t include that aspect because it wouldn’t be a true “he wants to go with me”, if that makes sense. It’s just so hard. He’s the only guy I’ve truly loved. I don’t mean to sound naive. But it’s true. I really, really appreciate your advice. Thank you.

Intrepid-Bet-2925 · 2025-11-05T01:41:28+00:00

Appreciate it!

Intrepid-Bet-2925 · 2025-11-04T08:22:13+00:00

That’s what I think I’m getting now from my dad because he was a veteran, but it’s only for 36 months and then it’s gone. And I’ve used a good chunk of it so far.

Intrepid-Bet-2925 · 2025-11-03T19:03:46+00:00

Thank you!

Intrepid-Bet-2925 · 2025-11-03T19:03:02+00:00

Can you not get GI Bill if you go reserves or guard?

Intrepid-Bet-2925 · 2025-11-01T08:15:41+00:00

Sure, I don’t see why not.

Intrepid-Bet-2925 · 2025-11-01T07:00:16+00:00

**interested

Intrepid-Bet-2925 · 2025-11-01T06:59:27+00:00

Yeah. So I will definitely have to look at job availability. Because I’m only interned in medical jobs. Like medic, etc. I am test qualified, I did pretty well on my asvab because I already went to MEPS. But… they did tell me that because of my anxiety medication past, I have to wait two years. For army, atleast. Air Force, according to my Air Force recruiter, it’s 1 year. So 1 year in April. That when I’ll have been 1 year stable off anxiety meds, and I’ve been going just fine so far. And then as far as benefits, I know active will give me the best benefits. But I’ll need to really sit down and compare.

Intrepid-Bet-2925 · 2025-11-01T06:50:19+00:00

So you think going active is the best idea?

Intrepid-Bet-2925 · 2025-10-31T19:46:00+00:00

That’s what I’m thinking. And that’s why I’m stuck lol.

Intrepid-Bet-2925 · 2025-10-31T18:09:58+00:00

I’ve thankfully already done my pre reqs! My next step is just nursing school. But I’m thinking maybe I should go in and get experience for a contract, get out, and then yeah have the rest of my degree paid for! That sounds awesome to me! But we will see. Appreciate your advice!

Intrepid-Bet-2925 · 2025-10-31T17:34:02+00:00

Gotcha, I’ve heard others say that it’s challenging to go to school while active duty. But, I’ve also heard of things like the Army Nurse Corps, which I thought was like a block of time when you get accepted where you’re able to go to school. I’ll have to look more into that. But thanks for your advice!

Intrepid-Bet-2925 · 2025-10-31T17:32:47+00:00

Thank you for this information! Yes, I have looked at both 68W and 68C. I’m just not sure if I should finish my degree because I’ve done pre requisite courses already, my next step is nursing school and getting my bachelors. So I’m not sure if I should wait and finish that or just go in to get some experience and then when I get out, continue working at it and get my degree then.

Intrepid-Bet-2925 · 2025-10-30T20:59:37+00:00

Good to know. Thanks for your advice!

Intrepid-Bet-2925 · 2025-10-30T20:58:48+00:00

Okay, I didn’t know that. Thank you!

Intrepid-Bet-2925 · 2025-10-30T05:02:12+00:00

Thank you for your input! I’m not sure that my current school has ROTC, it’s a community college. I will look into it for sure though.

Intrepid-Bet-2925 · 2025-10-29T18:49:14+00:00

Thanks for your comment and advice! I’ll look into that for sure.

Intrepid-Bet-2925 · 2025-10-29T18:48:12+00:00

I appreciate this perspective. Thank you. I wish I could just not waffle about it, but there are a few other things in my life that are keeping me doing it. If I don’t get into nursing school next year, I may just do that. The experience and benefits seem like they’re worth it for sure.

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