12/12/2018
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Practical Nursing Specialist (68C)
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Overview
The practical nursing specialist supervises or performs preventive, therapeutic, and emergency nursing care procedures under the supervision of a physician, nurse or NCO.
Job Duties
Perform emergency nursing care
Assist in patient care
Change/dress wounds
Training
Job training for a practical nursing specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 52 weeks of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sam Houston, TX.
Skills you’ll learn:
Patient care
Working on a medical team
Emergency care
Helpful Skills
Willingness to help and care for others
Ability to communicate effectively and work under stressful conditions
Interest in chemistry, biology, general science and algebra
Attention to detail
Required ASVAB Score(s)
Skilled Technical (ST): 101, General Technical (GT): 107
Learn more about the ASVAB and see what jobs you could qualify for.
Compensation
Total compensation includes: housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.
Earn Cash For In Demand Jobs
You could earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties. Visit Jobs in Demand to see if this job qualifies for an enlistment bonus.
Education Benefits
In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.
Future Civilian Careers
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes or rehabilitation centers. With a practical nursing specialist background, you may consider a career as a registered nurse, a medical assistant or a physician’s aide.
PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTH SUCCESS (PaYS) Program
Those interested in this job may be eligible for civilian employment after the Army by enrolling in the Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS). The PaYS program is a recruitment option that guarantees a job interview with military-friendly employers that are looking for experiencedd and trained veterans to join their organization. Find out more about the Army PaYS Program at http://www.armypays.com.