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if i join the military would it be easier for me to get into the medical field. as some sort of nurse?
That depends on your current level of education, what kind of nursing you want to do, and how inclined towards biology and other sciences you are. The military can give you a job as a basic medic, but it can't train you as a nurse unless you have the requisite knowledge base and qualify for scholarships. GoArmy.com shows some of the medical jobs, but without more information on your part it's hard to advise you on what is available.
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Answers by Expert:
Aaron Shifferly
Expertise
I am currently an active duty Army Captain in the Military Police Field. I have been enlisted (Military Intelligence) and attended The United States Military Academy at West Point. I can answer questions related to the Army, posting, jobs, lifestyle, workings... pretty much anything you can throw at me with the exception of very specific recruting or medical questions. I have no expertise in what it takes to get in the military other than the fact that I, myself, joined at one point in time.
Experience
I have experience in both deployed and garrision environments as a Military Police Officer.
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Arabic and French from United States Military Academy at West Point.
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