U.S. Army
Army Practical Nursing Specialist (68C)
Morgantown, West Virginia•Full-time
About the Job
The practical nursing specialist supervises or performs preventive, therapeutic, and emergency nursing care procedures under the supervision of a physician, nurse or NCO.
Job Duties:
- Perform emergency nursing care.
- Assist in patient care.
- Change/dress wounds.
Training:
- Job training for a practical nursing specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 52 weeks of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sam Houston, TX.
Skills you’ll learn:
- Patient care.
- Working on a medical team.
- Emergency care.
Eligibility:
- Must have an interest in joining the Army.
- 17 to 34 years old.
- Must be able to meet height/weight requirements *See calculator below. (https://www.goarmy.com/soldier-life/fitness-and-nutrition/components-of-fitness/body-composition.html).
- No tattoos on hands, face, or above the neck (ring tattoos are acceptable).
- No history of a felony level offense or DUI.
- No major medical procedures that would prohibit you from service (please feel free to ask specific questions).
Thank you!