I just enlisted in the Navy As HM Corpsman E-3
I Ship out May 27th 2009.
It's interesting hearing different views on the medical field in the military. My ultimate goal is to be an ER Nurse. I'm an EMT- B now.
There's a program called Military Enlisted Commissioning Program for the Navy. It's a program that enables enlisted sailors become Nurses and medical officers if accepted. I heard on the Corpsman Podcast that I can get my package ready to turn in before I go to Basic. Turn my package in during Basic. Then Go to Corpsman School. Then I could possibly be accepted. Then have the Navy pay for my nursing school.
Pros: Nursing School is paid. active duty pay while in school. Officer after BSN and Officers school.
Cons: Serving 20 years as an officer is a huge commitment.
I'm leaning towards it doing it.
But my question is I have the ability to try out for the program now. Should I get experience as an enlisted Corpsman first. Maybe one or two years then apply for MECP. Or should I try to get it as soon as possible?
24 y/o male
I will also see what Corpsman.com Forums have to say.
I Ship out May 27th 2009.
It's interesting hearing different views on the medical field in the military. My ultimate goal is to be an ER Nurse. I'm an EMT- B now.
There's a program called Military Enlisted Commissioning Program for the Navy. It's a program that enables enlisted sailors become Nurses and medical officers if accepted. I heard on the Corpsman Podcast that I can get my package ready to turn in before I go to Basic. Turn my package in during Basic. Then Go to Corpsman School. Then I could possibly be accepted. Then have the Navy pay for my nursing school.
Pros: Nursing School is paid. active duty pay while in school. Officer after BSN and Officers school.
Cons: Serving 20 years as an officer is a huge commitment.
I'm leaning towards it doing it.
But my question is I have the ability to try out for the program now. Should I get experience as an enlisted Corpsman first. Maybe one or two years then apply for MECP. Or should I try to get it as soon as possible?
24 y/o male
I will also see what Corpsman.com Forums have to say.