I want to join the military since they will pay for schooling, Im not realy in shape at all I know I will have to shape up but Im not sure which one to join I was looking into the national guard, and the marines.. but I realy dont kno what their about I will be a certified nurses assistant by May I dont know if that will help me out at all but I will have a bit of education in the medical field. Also I want to join the one with better benefits. Any help would be great!
2007-12-15 02:35:42 · 11 answers · asked by Coley 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I also want to know what things I could do in the medical field in the mililtary. Like a med tech.. or a nurse.. what exactly do they do?
2007-12-15 02:41:38 · update #1
All military benefits are about the same, so the real question is what do you want to do?
Because if you want to do something calm and boring, take your pick... every branch of the service needs a dentist. Or an X-ray tech.
If you *really* want to live on the edge and work with cutting edge medicine, and you can stand the pressure of super intense ER work... then you probably want to work in combat medicine. The Army is doing most of that right now, running the field hospital units in Iraq and Afghanistan.
It's not a job for the wimpy. My aunt was a nurse in Vietnam, she had to work 16 hour days, and then go to sleep UNDER her bunk in full combat gear, to keep from getting shot.
2007-12-15 02:49:08 · answer #1 · answered by another_guy_named_steve 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can basically do the same thing in any branch you enter. An RN is an RN in the Army, Navy or the Air Force. Same goes for a Medic (known as a corpsman in the Navy). The Marines don't have their own medical branch-they use Navy medical services. There are more Army hospitals than navy or air force. All branches are used at some of the larger hospitals--Walter Reed, Landstuhl, etc. Any of the branches is a great choice. Most of the people on here are just going to tell you the branch that they're in (and therefore, they think is the best). I would encourage you to go talk to recruiters in each branch. Each branch has their own programs and one may be perfect for you.
2007-12-15 12:10:20 · answer #2 · answered by cait 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm currently in the Army's 68w training program (combat medic). There are several CNA's in my class that are going on to M6 school (Licensed Practical Nurse) after graduation. They will be working most likely in a hospital environment. Make sure you tell your recruiter you want it in your contract before you join. I on the other hand will be working in the field.
Another option would be to go to PA school after being trained as a 68w. You will earn your commission as an officer, and if you're reserves or national guard, you can go home making 100+K/yr at your civilian job.
Navy is another option if you don't mind being on a ship for six months at a time. Sure they have land based hospitals, but they will put you where they need you. That is most likely in the middle of the ocean somewhere.
2007-12-15 04:47:51 · answer #3 · answered by Gov. Tomsin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those are Officer, not enlisted career fields, you would require a 4 year degree to qualify for either. I would suggest joining a Reserve branch and getting your education knocked out on the enlisted side, then apply after that for the medical program.
2016-05-24 01:49:25 · answer #4 · answered by migdalia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems that most Government hospitals use the Navy. My Daughter was a Navy Corpsman for 4 years. Really enjoyed the training. She worked with a Marine Detachment.
2007-12-15 02:41:43 · answer #5 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Army gives many schools to advance in your career. AMEDD commissioning program to get your RN, IPAP to become a physician assistant, and HSPS to become a doctor. There are numerous enlisted specialties as well covering all aspects of healthcare. Get with a recruiter and find out what the Army can do.
2007-12-15 07:24:03 · answer #6 · answered by Can't spell OIF without Oi! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you can get medical training in any service, Except the Marines.
The Navy handles medical services for the Marines.
So it is up to you, which branch you want to enlist in.
All branchs have the same benefits and pay.
2007-12-15 03:03:32 · answer #7 · answered by jeeper_peeper321 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Army, Navy or Air Force all have medical branches.
2007-12-15 03:54:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the Air Force
2007-12-15 02:39:12 · answer #9 · answered by Robert S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the Army would be yor choice you can be a 68W Health Care
Specialist Practical Nurse it used to be call 91W but it was changed the site given should help or you can go to Military.com or Goarmy.com
http://www.cs.amedd.army.mil/68w/
2007-12-16 09:41:19 · answer #10 · answered by As You Were 85 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋