What path is best to rank up quickly as a 68C? is there any way to ensure I get an east coast Phase 2 location?

Erica E "...what path would be the best to take to rank up quicker and to obtain my BSN? " there is no express elevator to becoming a commissioned officer. The enlisted promotions to E4 are based on Time in grade (TIG) and time in service (TIS). Promotion from E5-E6 are semi centralized promotions based on points and local promotion boards. E7 on Ward are all DA centralized promotions. E1-E4 can happen a few months quicker potentially but it's based on waivers at each promotion governed to a certain number by percentage at the Battalion level, parsed to the companies based on merit and Command Team input.

If you are looking for a service based program to earn a BSN there is what SPC (Join to see) described. If you were enlisting in the ARNG or USAR, you could pursue a BSN at a four year institution and enroll in ROTC and SMP with the goal of commissioning. You may also enlist in the USAR or ARNG and pursue a BSN at an accredited program and seek a direct Commission.

First off, no you cannot ensure you will be on the east coast. You have a 2/5 chance of being there and it’s all based on when your class arrives and finishes phase 1. You can try and speak to the Charlie course Director at Sam Houston to try and hold you back for the next class if the situation works out but don’t get your hopes up.

For AECP(the Army RN program), you have to be a SPC and have at least 2 years time in service. Until then, you cannot submit a packet. Focus on completing the Charlie course first. Believe it or not, I’ve seen people with bachelors degree fail out. It’s not easy.

AD puts you where they want you and you and you have more work flexibility as a prn in private sector. I would contact an amedd recruiter in national guard and see if they have a slot. If so, you can either use your tuition benefits to do a bridge program to rn (community college) or do an smp or rotc scholarship to get your bsn.