Practical Nursing Specialist (68C)

Practical Nursing Specialist (68C)
Enlisted, Active Duty, Army Reserve, National Guard, Entry Level
Overview
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
Helpful Skills
•Willingness to help and care for others
•Ability to communicate effectively and work under stressful conditions
•Interest in chemistry, biology, general science and algebra
•Attention to detail
Future Civilian Careers
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes or rehabilitation centers. With a practical nursing specialist background, you may consider a career as a registered nurse, a medical assistant or a physician’s aide.

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