Posted on Apr 7, 2020
What would be my rank if I re-entered the military with 12.5 yrs of service but direct commission as a RN with masters instead of 42A?
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I served 12.5 yrs as a 42alfa HR and got out. I’ve since gotten my bachelors and working on my masters for nursing. I was wondering how would my rank go if I direct commission back into the military with time engraved and new MOS for nursing core and experience in nursing? How high of a tank would I come in as bc just with only nursing you commission as a 2Lt but I have time engraved
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Your previous enlisted service doesn’t count toward commissioned service credit. A Masters degree may yield entry credit for 1LT; unlike physicians and dentists, all other AMEDD officers require extensive civilian experience to be granted equivalent entry credit.
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MAJ (Join to see)
Roger. You should review DODI 6000.13 for specific guidance on how your constructive service credit will be computed. Going forward I advise you to become familiar with DODIs and publications specific to the AMEDD, to include DA PAM 600-4, so that you’re informed concerning your career. SPC Tyesha Petty
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How long have you held a BSN and how many direct patient care years as a nurse?
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While it is the board that determines rank based on education and experience, a general rule of thumb is 50% of civilian experience years coupled with education are used to generate constructive credit. I was direct accession, Masters prepared and commissioned as a 1LT. I would anticipate similar for you with some TIG consideration as well. Good luck and great job going for the Masters.
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That would depend on branch and program (how much credit they give to the experience). But in the navy, the Masters would put you at -O-2E.
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