After reclassifying from 68W, which MOS will yield a better career advancement, 68C or 68V?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:20:34 -0500

My reenlistment window will be opened later this year, I'm currently a 68W, I'm looking into 68C and 68V, I'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

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2021 2:07 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:07:18 -0500

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's the Army version of what the Navy calls an Independent Duty Corpsman. It's a six month course to put you somewhere between a medic and a PA

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2021 3:12 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:12:15 -0500

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.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2021 4:14 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:14:53 -0500

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.

Response by SSG Arnel De Lara made Feb 18 at 2021 12:31 PM

SSG Arnel De Lara — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:31:00 -0500

My answer will be biased since I'm an RN. I reclassed to 91C (Practical Nursing) after I ESTd and went to the reserves. I feel that you'll have more opportunities in nursing.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 2 at 2021 3:35 AM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 03:35:27 -0500

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.
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.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2021 11:54 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 23:54:27 -0500

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.

Response by SPC Ray Orvin made Sep 19 at 2021 6:09 PM

SPC Ray Orvin — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 18:09:59 -0400

Get out go to nursing school then go back