Do you have a 2 year degree???

cheer10sak

 Hello Ladies!

I was curious if any of you ladies (I'm assuming some of you do!) have a 2 year degree... specifically something medical such as nursing, vet tech, dental, pta, ultrasound, etc.... and how do you like it, how does it fit in with your hubby being military, and any other advice you have! After I finish up my certificate I want to go one of these paths but I really just don't know which one is for me. Any help or advice? Or maybe just your opinion on your degree now that you have it? Thanks!!

Sammy0709

I have an AS in respiratory care but I also have a BS in healthcare management. I had a lot of trouble getting a job in respiratory but our base was remote and I was fresh out of school. I came back to an area where I know people in the hospital system while MH is deployed so I could get the job experience. I've checked job sites for a lot of the military bases MH would probably get stationed next but the pickings are slim. We're at the point where, if I don't get selected to become on Officer, we will probably select duty stations based on the availability of jobs for me (places like VA or San Diego). That's just my field though because it's pretty saturated in some areas. I will say that a lot of hospitals are preferring bachelors degrees for their nurses, according to the nurses I work with. Idk if that is relevant to your question or not.

K Everdeen

I'll be doing a 2 year ADN to be able to take the NCLEX and obtain my RN. I'll then do a RN-BSN bridge program to get my BSN. After that I'll re-evaluate and see if I want to commission or go on to get my ARNP in the civilian world.

I've called and emailed around to various hospitals and doctor's offices to see if they do hire ADN RNs and what programs they will and won't hire from. The pay difference (at least here) between a ADN and BSN varies from $.50 to $1 per hour.

BLT20051

K Everdeen:

I'll be doing a 2 year ADN to be able to take the NCLEX and obtain my RN. I'll then do a RN-BSN bridge program to get my BSN. After that I'll re-evaluate and see if I want to commission or go on to get my ARNP in the civilian world.

I've called and emailed around to various hospitals and doctor's offices to see if they do hire ADN RNs and what programs they will and won't hire from. The pay difference (at least here) between a ADN and BSN varies from $.50 to $1 per hour.

You used more acronyms than I do with my Soldiers. Lol. 

K Everdeen

Bacon+lettuce+tomato:

K Everdeen:

I'll be doing a 2 year ADN to be able to take the NCLEX and obtain my RN. I'll then do a RN-BSN bridge program to get my BSN. After that I'll re-evaluate and see if I want to commission or go on to get my ARNP in the civilian world.

I've called and emailed around to various hospitals and doctor's offices to see if they do hire ADN RNs and what programs they will and won't hire from. The pay difference (at least here) between a ADN and BSN varies from $.50 to $1 per hour.

You used more acronyms than I do with my Soldiers. Lol. 

Ha! Sorry!! A lot of my friends are nurses and working in a doctors office they just become everyday 'lingo'.

But just in case:

ADN: Associates degree in Nursing
BSN: Bachelors degree in Nursing
RN: Registered Nurse (duh)
NCLEX: Exam after completing nursing program to obtain RN
ARNP: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

PurrBox

Bacon+lettuce+tomato:

K Everdeen:

I'll be doing a 2 year ADN to be able to take the NCLEX and obtain my RN. I'll then do a RN-BSN bridge program to get my BSN. After that I'll re-evaluate and see if I want to commission or go on to get my ARNP in the civilian world.

I've called and emailed around to various hospitals and doctor's offices to see if they do hire ADN RNs and what programs they will and won't hire from. The pay difference (at least here) between a ADN and BSN varies from $.50 to $1 per hour.

You used more acronyms than I do with my Soldiers. Lol. 

I was thinking the same thing, LOL!