SGT Private RallyPoint Member 6754565 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My reenlistment window will be opened later this year, I&#39;m currently a 68W, I&#39;m looking into 68C and 68V, I&#39;m wondering which one will yield a better career advancement and how is the daily work routine would be as 68C or 68V. Thank you 2021-02-17T13:20:34-05:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 6754565

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My reenlistment window will be opened later this year, I&#39;m currently a 68W, I&#39;m looking into 68C and 68V, I&#39;m wondering which one will yield a better career advancement and how is the daily work routine would be as 68C or 68V. Thank you

2021-02-17T13:20:34-05:00 2021-02-17T13:20:34-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 6754726

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>68W will actually lead to a better career advancement with more openings at the Senior enlisted level than either of the other two. Plus additional training opportunities like flight paramedic and the new program which I can never remember the name of. It&#39;s the Army version of what the Navy calls an Independent Duty Corpsman. It&#39;s a six month course to put you somewhere between a medic and a PA

2021-02-17T14:07:18-05:00 2021-02-17T14:07:18-05:00 MAJ Private RallyPoint Member 6754897

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As far as a stepping stone for advancement up the enlisted chain or educational opportunities and advancement within the military or civilian medical, no question it would be 68C. But then again I’m biased being a former SSG 68C.

2021-02-17T15:12:15-05:00 2021-02-17T15:12:15-05:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 6755041

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My impression is that civilian work as an RT is better than LPN, however, you’ll likely have an easier time finding programs for advancing your credentials, such as LPN to RN/BSN. I will caution you that many desire to transition from LPN to RN, but active duty has many challenges to completing clinicals. I hope that helps shape your decision.

2021-02-17T16:14:53-05:00 2021-02-17T16:14:53-05:00 SSG Arnel De Lara 6757551

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My answer will be biased since I&#39;m an RN. I reclassed to 91C (Practical Nursing) after I ESTd and went to the reserves. I feel that you&#39;ll have more opportunities in nursing.

2021-02-18T12:31:00-05:00 2021-02-18T12:31:00-05:00 PFC Private RallyPoint Member 6787985

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As a 68C, if you’re planning on staying in the army and want to move up the ranks, stay 68W. There are infinitely more opportunities for schooling and identifiers.<br />With that being said, if you’re looking to get your training and leave the army for civilian sector, 68C is a great stepping stone as well as it leaves a ton of options open for specializations on the outside.

2021-03-02T03:35:27-05:00 2021-03-02T03:35:27-05:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 6804619

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am a current 68C and have been nursing for 5 years, and a senior in college for my BSN. I also work in a clinical setting so I may come across biased but I believe 68C has more opportunities. Not only can you find yourself working on other floors and learning new practices it’s also easier to move your LPN to a ADN or BSN. As far as the concern for clinical completion for your degree I have never had a issue with completing my clinicals as long as I communicated my required days with my floor. Medical side of the Army is not the same as forcecom, they want to see you advance your talents and education. My 1SGT during boards doesn’t like seeing a SPC who doesn’t have at least a associates degree. In my experience it’s not that way on the force side of the house. Hope this helps.

2021-03-07T23:54:27-05:00 2021-03-07T23:54:27-05:00 SPC Ray Orvin 7282443

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Get out go to nursing school then go back

2021-09-19T18:09:59-04:00 2021-09-19T18:09:59-04:00 2021-02-17T13:20:34-05:00