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News | May 15, 2025

Field exercise sharpens Practical Nursing students’ skills, readiness

By Jason W. Edwards

A group of Army Practical Nursing Specialist students and Licensed Vocational Nurses from Brooke Army Medical Center participated in a Phase II Field Training Exercise at JBSA-Camp Bullis April 23-25.

The Phase II FTX is a requirement for 68C (Practical Nursing Specialist) Advanced Individual Training students transferring from Phase I to Phase II.

During Phase I, which is the first stage of a Soldier’s specialized training after Basic Training, 68C candidates receive 11 weeks of classroom instruction as well as practical application of nursing skills, covering topics like basic nursing procedures, patient care, and medical terminology.

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News | May 15, 2025

Field exercise sharpens Practical Nursing students’ skills, readiness

By Jason W. Edwards

A group of Army Practical Nursing Specialist students and Licensed Vocational Nurses from Brooke Army Medical Center participated in a Phase II Field Training Exercise at JBSA-Camp Bullis April 23-25.

The Phase II FTX is a requirement for 68C (Practical Nursing Specialist) Advanced Individual Training students transferring from Phase I to Phase II.

During Phase I, which is the first stage of a Soldier’s specialized training after Basic Training, 68C candidates receive 11 weeks of classroom instruction as well as practical application of nursing skills, covering topics like basic nursing procedures, patient care, and medical terminology.

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