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68C Practical Nursing Specialist — Civilian Career Guide

Licensed Practical Nurse providing patient care in military medical facilities. Direct civilian nursing career with military clinical experience.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$93,600.00

AVG SALARY

$68,198.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Licensed Practical Nurse

SOC 29-2061

$59,730.00

median/yr

Registered Nurse (via bridge)

SOC 29-1141

$93,600.00

median/yr

Home Health Nurse

SOC 29-2061

$59,730.00

median/yr

Clinical Coordinator

SOC 29-2061

$59,730.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Patient assessmentMedication administrationWound careIV therapyElectronic health recordsPatient education

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

NCLEX-PN

NCLEX-RN (via bridge)

IV Therapy Certification

ACLS/BLS

Translate Your 68C Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Practical Nursing Specialist skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Army veterans.

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68CArmyMedical

68C Practical Nursing Specialist — Civilian Career Guide

Licensed Practical Nurse providing patient care in military medical facilities. Direct civilian nursing career with military clinical experience.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$93,600.00

AVG SALARY

$68,198.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Licensed Practical Nurse

SOC 29-2061

$59,730.00

median/yr

Registered Nurse (via bridge)

SOC 29-1141

$93,600.00

median/yr

Home Health Nurse

SOC 29-2061

$59,730.00

median/yr

Clinical Coordinator

SOC 29-2061

$59,730.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Patient assessmentMedication administrationWound careIV therapyElectronic health recordsPatient education

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

NCLEX-PN

NCLEX-RN (via bridge)

IV Therapy Certification

ACLS/BLS

Translate Your 68C Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Practical Nursing Specialist skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Army veterans.