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Navy wife with a health care profession?
Hi everyone :)
I don't get on this site very often anymore, but I will say that it was truly a LIFESAVER while my boyfriend was in boot camp and I have met some amazing people through it.
My boyfriend is in Pensacola right now in Rescue Swimmer School. Although I am not a Navy wife yet, we have discussed marriage very seriously and it is bound to happen eventually. That being said, I have a few questions for all you navy wives :)
I am currently in school for Occupational Therapy, which will require me to eventually get a license in whichever state I chose to practice in. Is there any "exception" for military spouses that are in the health care field, seeing as we may be moving around a lot? It seems like I could possibly get licensed in the state we are living in, and then move and have to get re-licensed a year later. My boyfriend's mom said she thought there was some sort of way to get around this, so I was just wondering if there was anyone who could offer me some advice.
Secondly, I know that if my boyfriend were to go to school it would be paid for/discounted. I was wondering if this also applies for military wives?
My questions may be crazy, so I'm sorry! I am getting into my Master's program so I have a lot of planning to do.
Thank you in advance for your help!
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Permalink Reply by Fur&FeathersDVM on
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Hi there!
My husband is a surface warfare officer, and he wants to do it as a career and has wanted that his entire life- so we're in it for the long haul. On the other hand, I have wanted to be a veterinarian for my whole life, and am currently just a a couple of years away from finishing my doctorate and being a vet. :)
Unfortunately, there are not exceptions to licensing rules for military spouses. The way that most veterinarians- and I don't know how it works for occupational therapy, but one of our best friends is army and his wife is an occupational therapist so I can ask her how she does it- that have military spouses get around this is to get licensed in multiple states.
There are some scholarships available for military spouses, but unfortunately unless your husband has been in long enough to use the GI bill for you, this is not the case.The only thing is that some schools will give you in state tuition if you're not a resident of their state but you are stationed there.
Your questions are not crazy- I spent the first two years of my doctorate program looking for answers. It does stink but you should be prepared to take many sets of boards/licensing exams- on the bright side, this will show employers that you are smart! Also, many wives I know in the health care field elect to send their husbands on Geo-bachelor tours. For example, I go to school in Ohio and my husband is stationed in Virginia because there's no veterinary school anywhere near him- there's only 26 in the country- so he lives on his own. I know a few nurses who are navy wives and their husbands have done several tours for 2 years each on their own to avoid uprooting their careers.
I hope this helps!
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Permalink Reply by chelsealouise on
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Thank you so so much for all of your help!
I am also going to school in Ohio and Cody will more than likely be stationed in Virginia. There are just so many questions right now, it drives me crazy LOL
Thanks again for your answers and advice, it helps a ton!
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I go to Ohio State's College of Veterinary Medicine :)
I think that as a navy wife, it is VERY important to have a life of your own. Your son, like all military children, is going to have to learn to be independent. My husband's chief's wife is a nurse and she loves it because it's very portable and when he's deployed, she has always had an easy time working a little less to be home for the kids more. Having a career can give you something to focus on all those times that your husband is gone. If you have a dream, you need to go for it! You may not be happy just sitting at home waiting for your husband and son.And your husband will probably feel better leaving for training, deployments, etc. knowing that you have a life at home to keep you busy! There are many many many navy wives who work and have children. A lot of bases have wonderful day care facilities (some 24 hours) at very reasonable rates because of the unique position military spouses get put in. You will have plenty of resources for help when and if your son needs you. I say go for what you want and if it's meant to be it'll work out :)
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Geez my last post wasn't very clear. That's what happens when I try to post quickly between classes, haha. I meant that unless you have the GI bill, there is not a lot of help for military spouses.
Also, in some professions, you can practice in state you're not licensed in if you have a sponsor. Or, if you can get a government or military job (as a civilian), you can hold a license in any state! (Not necessarily the one you're practicing in).
And I know the going crazy feeling- I still don't have the answers to all my questions, because there's really not many vets who are married to the military, but I do my best to piece it all together myself, haha!
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I go to school at Xavier University.
YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS :) you owe it to yourself, your husband and your son. Nursing is a great field that is always expanding. There is so much variety and flexibility. I currently work at the hospital, so I am around a lot of nurses. It is a high-pace career so it will keep your mind occupied (which is a necessity for us military spouses:)). It also offers a lot of flexibility because you can be in any field you prefer. The hours are also very flexible from 8 hours a week to 45 hours a week.
I say you should definitely be doing what you want to be doing! Where are you at right now (you said you are moving back to Arizona)??
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I went to Miami University for undergrad- very close by! I actually visited there a few times, you guys have some lovely buildings!
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I actually know a Captain's wife who is an OB/GYN... she says it's tough but she made it work. :)
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Permalink Reply by Bri.SubWife on
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i am going to school for nursing - ill have to read the posts later when im not trying to pack - i see some great info on here. haha :) i have the same issue
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