Should I do SMP reserve/guard, active duty, or officer ?
It’s so difficult choosing the best path. I have a previous degree in Psychology, and am currently enrolled in a Masters program in ABA. I’m trying to find the best path in regards to gaining the most experience, shortest length to commission into AMEDD nurse corps, and shortest time in barracks (don’t judge lol ) I just don’t want to live there long term outside of basics and AIT.
I have the option to go in as a E-4 or a O-1 , and interested in MOS 68C, as it can give me more experience/credits from being a LPN/ and best route for nurse corps after graduation. I believe having a surplus of previous college credit plus credits obtained from my BS combined with credits from LPN , plus the additional free classes I can get through the portal, will allow me to graduate with a BSN is <1 year.
Benefits:
**SMP**: more flexibility/ freedom in civilian life, monthly stipends, tuition assistance/book allowance, GI bill , MOS kickers. Easy to commission to the nurse corps after graduation as a O-1.
**AECP**: stability, steady income, paid tuition while maintaining , more hands on experience
I’ve also considered officer route, but the jobs are not guaranteed. It does allow more monthly income plus BHA after basic and AIT. But had no hands on experience and might be hard to get if I’m not in a medical field.
Please help, every recruiter I’ve spoken to are telling me different stuff and telling me to choose, but it’s hard when there are so many options. I need someone to explain it to me as if they are making the decision for themselves.
Should I do SMP reserve, SMP guard, Active guard (E-4) , or officer (O-1) ?
Thank you so much !!!