(Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) designated MOS)
a. Major duties.
The Practical Nursing Specialist supervises or performs preventive, therapeutic, and emergency nursing care procedures under supervision of a physician, nurse or NCO.
Duties for MOS 68C at each skill level are:
(1) MOSC 68C1O.
Performs preventive, therapeutic and emergency nursing care procedures under supervision of a physician, nurse or NCO.
(2) MOSC 68C2O.
Performs preventive, therapeutic and emergency nursing care procedures under supervision of a physician, nurse or NCO.
(3) MOSC 68C3O.
Performs preventive, therapeutic and emergency nursing care procedures or supervisory management of small ward, clinic, or unit.
(4) MOSC 68C4O.
Supervises management of one or more wards, clinics, or units and manages para-professional nursing personnel.
(5) MOSC 68C5O.
Manages ward/unit operations in large hospitals.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS.
(Qualifications in subparagraphs (8), (9), (10), (11) and (12) below are required for retention of MOS) the practical nursing specialist must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of Moderate (Gold).
(2) A physical profile of 111121.
(3) Normal Color Vision.
(4) No aversion to blood.
(5) Must possess finger dexterity in both hands.
(6) Per AR 600-8-19, promotion to MSG and SGM requires an interim eligibility clearance or higher.
(7) Qualifying scores.
(a)
A minimum score of 105 in aptitude area ST and 110 in aptitude area GT in Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to 2 January 2002.
(b)
A minimum score of 102 in aptitude area ST and 110 in aptitude area GT on ASVAB tests administered on and after 2 January 2002 and prior to 1 July.
(c)
A minimum score of 101 in aptitude area ST and 107 in aptitude area GT on ASVAB tests administered on and after 1 July 2004.
(d)
A minimum OPAT score of Standing Long Jump (LJ) – 0120 cm, Seated Power Throw (PT) – 0350 cm, Strength Deadlift (SD) – 0120 lbs., and Interval Aerobic Run (IR) – 0036 shuttles in Physical Demand Category in “Moderate” (Gold).
(8) Have a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
(9) Must successfully pass the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) and possess/maintain current State (or United States Territory) license as practical or vocational nurse for initial award and retention in MOS 68C.
Licensure must be verified before assigning overseas.
(10) No history of alcoholism, drug addiction, indiscriminate use of habit-forming or dangerous drugs.
No drug or alcohol diagnosis of dependency or addiction.
(11) No history of a felony conviction.
(12) No history of conviction of crimes involving:
(a)
An out of hospital patient or a patient or resident of a medical care facility.
(b)
Financial exploitation of a person entrusted to a care of the applicant.
(c)
Any weapons/ammunition/explosives/arson charges.
(d)
Any drug activity involving illegal possession, buying, selling, or distribution (dealing) of controlled substances or synthetics.
(e)
Violence against persons or property.
(f)
Sexual misconduct or abuse of a child, elder or spouse.
(13) No record of conviction by special or general courts-martial or civilian courts of offenses listed in AR 27-10 (Military Justice) chapter 24 or otherwise required to register as a sexual offender under AR 27-10, chapter 24.
(14) Formal training:
(a)
Complete the Practical Nursing Specialist Course, MOS 68C, conducted under auspices of U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE) and Medical Education Training Campus; or meet the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) criteria per paragraph 9-5b(5)(b) of this pamphlet and in paragraphs (b) through (e) for Practical Nursing Specialist.
(b)
Have successfully completed State approved course in practical, or vocational nursing.
(c)
Must have successfully passed the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) and possess current State (or United States Territory) license as practical or vocational nurse.
Licensure must be verified before assigning overseas.
(d)
Proficiency training must be performed under supervision of an Army nurse corps officer or NCO (SSG and above) qualified in MOS 68C at initial duty assignment.
(e)
Persons enrolled in an approved practical or vocational nurse program having satisfactory academic standings with reasonable assurance of successfully completing the course, may be enlisted in the DEP or USAR when they are within 6 months of graduation.
Individuals must successfully complete the practical or vocational nursing course, receive State license, and satisfy training requirements of the ACASP to be qualified for the award of MOS 68C.
Promotions above grade of SPC will be under AR 140-158 or AR 600-8-19.
Failure to meet the above requirements for award of MOS 68C will result in re-classification for the needs of the Army.
(f) Dialysis Specialist (MOSC 68CxxM3):
Have been awarded the 68C MOS.
1.
Provide documentation of successful completion of a dialysis-training program.
2.
A letter from the individual’s employer(s) verifying experience of 6 months or more and competency in a dialysis treatment facility is required.
3.
Proficiency training will be accomplished in conjunction with 68C proficiency training.
4.
Persons enrolled in an approved practical or vocational nurse program having satisfactory academic standings with reasonable assurance of successfully completing the course, may be enlisted in the DEP or USAR when they are within 6 months of graduation.
Individuals must successfully complete the practical or vocational nursing course, receive State license, complete dialysis training and satisfy training requirements of the ACASP to be qualified for the award of ASI M3.
Promotions above pay grade SPC will be under AR 140-158 or AR 600-8-19.
(15) All prior MOS 68C Soldiers serving in another MOS reclassifying back into MOS 68C, will be reviewed for validation of skills, by the proponent, during the reclassification process.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(Note: Refer to table 12-8 (Listing of universal ASI’s associated with all enlisted MOS)).
(1) M3–Dialysis (skill level 1-4 only) (Rescind 201010)
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.
Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:
(1) Table 10-68C-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-68C-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-68C-3. Standards of grade TDA.