Florida Registered Nurse (RN)
Florida Board of Nursing
- Time
- ADN ~2 years; BSN ~4 years typical (estimate; accelerated/bridge variants exist).
- Cost
- Board $110 + NCLEX $200 + Livescan. Tuition major cost — GI Bill/other benefits may apply (estimate).
Marker: Estimate
Requirements3
- Graduate from approved/accredited prelicensure nursing program with NCLEX code (ADN/BSN/etc. per BON)
Sources:Florida Board of Nursing
- Florida Board of NursingFL RN/LPN by examination requires graduation from an approved/accredited nursing education program with NCLEX code (or listed equivalents). Military **nursing** programs with NCLEX code qualify; generic military medic training is **not** listed as direct RN/LPN eligibility.
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SRC-FL-BON-RN-LPN
- Pass NCLEX-RN
Sources:Florida Board of Nursing
- Florida Board of NursingFL RN/LPN by examination requires graduation from an approved/accredited nursing education program with NCLEX code (or listed equivalents). Military **nursing** programs with NCLEX code qualify; generic military medic training is **not** listed as direct RN/LPN eligibility.
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SRC-FL-BON-RN-LPN
- Background screening; Board fees
Sources:Florida Board of Nursing
- Florida Board of NursingRN/LPN exam pathway fees: $110 Board application/licensing + $200 Pearson VUE NCLEX + Livescan variable.
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SRC-FL-BON-FEES - Florida Board of NursingFL RN/LPN by examination requires graduation from an approved/accredited nursing education program with NCLEX code (or listed equivalents). Military **nursing** programs with NCLEX code qualify; generic military medic training is **not** listed as direct RN/LPN eligibility.
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SRC-FL-BON-RN-LPN
Gaps2
Typical + answer-adjusted
- Full RN prelicensure program
- NCLEX-RN + licensure application
Ordered next steps4
- Secure FL EMT if not already (income + experience) while applying to nursing programs.
- Bring military transcripts to FCS/SUS nursing advisors for ACC credit evaluation.
- Complete RN program; BON exam application; NCLEX-RN.
VA licensing and certification test reimbursement
Needs expert reviewYou can use part of your entitlement to cover the costs of tests (no more than $2,000 per test) for a job that requires a license or certification, even if you are already receiving other education benefits. VA pays back the cost of the test, including registration and administrative fees, and charges entitlement based on the amount paid back. To get paid back, you must already be covered under Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33), Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (Chapter 30), Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606), or Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (Chapter 35). This page does not say a specific pathway step or state fee is covered. This tag is attached because the step mentions an exam. It does not say this exam qualifies.
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- Verify with Florida Board of Nursing — never assume medic=nurse.
May satisfy from 68W / typical certs
Language is intentionally cautious — may satisfy, never guaranteed.
- Military credit/clock hours under ACC list may reduce general/program coursework
Caveat: Does not replace nursing program graduation requirement
Sources:Florida Board of Governors / Articulation Coordinating Committee
- Florida Board of Governors / Articulation Coordinating CommitteeFlorida public colleges/career centers must award minimum credit/clock hours for listed military medical occupations/courses (s. 1004.096 / Rule 6A-10.0244); list includes Health Care Specialist / Medical Specialist ACE IDs with EMT/nursing-skills aligned credits — **may reduce program time; does not grant nursing license**.
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SRC-FL-BOG-MILCREDIT
- Holding FL EMT may help employment/clinical competitiveness during school but is not an RN license substitute
Caveat: Separate credentials
Sources:Florida Legislature (s. 401.27(11), F.S.) · Florida Board of Nursing
- Florida Legislature (s. 401.27(11), F.S.)Military- or out-of-state-trained EMT/paramedic applicants must provide proof of current nationally recognized EMT/paramedic certification/registration recognized by FL DOH (NREMT in practice), plus current CPR (EMT) or ACLS (paramedic).
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SRC-FL-EMS-401.27 - Florida Board of NursingFL RN/LPN by examination requires graduation from an approved/accredited nursing education program with NCLEX code (or listed equivalents). Military **nursing** programs with NCLEX code qualify; generic military medic training is **not** listed as direct RN/LPN eligibility.
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SRC-FL-BON-RN-LPN
Pay and official data notes
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Pay range
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Research details
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Related programs11
Optional subset linked to this credential path. For the full MOS + state list, see Education resources. Admission and credit are not guaranteed — verify with the school.
Polk State College · FL
A.S. Nursing — Transition Option (military medic eligible)
directdegreebridgeOne of the clearest FL published RN tracks that names military medic as an eligible Transition applicant category.
A.S. Nursing (Transition) toward RN licensure exam eligibility after program completion
degreebridgeWhy relevant: One of the clearest FL published RN tracks that names military medic as an eligible Transition applicant category.
Credit note (may apply): Program materials describe prior-healthcare credits for Transition students after admission — may apply; never guaranteed; NCLEX still required after graduation.
Veteran-focusedin personSourced 2026-09-10Confidence highCitations
- Polk State CollegePolk State College AS Nursing Transition Option is a limited-admission accelerated track for applicants who already hold a healthcare certificate/license or are a military medic (verified by DD-214 Member Copy 4) — admission and any prior-learning credit are not guaranteed; complete prerequisites and apply during published windows.
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SRC-POLK-NURSING-TRANSITION - Florida Board of NursingFL RN/LPN by examination requires graduation from an approved/accredited nursing education program with NCLEX code (or listed equivalents). Military **nursing** programs with NCLEX code qualify; generic military medic training is **not** listed as direct RN/LPN eligibility.
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SRC-FL-BON-RN-LPN
Disclaimer: admission and credit awards are not guaranteed. Confirm current requirements, ACC/JST evaluation, and licensing steps with the school and state board.
University of South Florida · FL
V-CARE Bachelor of Science in Nursing (medic/corpsman pathway)
directdegreebridgeEasily findable SUS medic-to-BSN pathway published for medics/corpsmen at a major Florida public university.
BSN; NCLEX-RN eligibility after graduation (verify current catalog)
degreebridgeWhy relevant: Easily findable SUS medic-to-BSN pathway published for medics/corpsmen at a major Florida public university.
Credit note (may apply): Up to 4 credit hours may be awarded for medic/corpsman experience per catalog — verify with College of Nursing advisor; NCLEX still required after graduation.
Veteran-focusedActive-duty friendlyin personSourced 2026-09-10Confidence highCitations
- University of South Florida — College of NursingUSF College of Nursing V-CARE (Veteran to BSN) major is designed for service members and veterans with medic/corpsman medical training experience; catalog notes up to 4 credit hours may be awarded for military medic/corpsman experience — admission and credit are not guaranteed; NCLEX still required after graduation.
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SRC-USF-VCARE - Florida Board of NursingFL RN/LPN by examination requires graduation from an approved/accredited nursing education program with NCLEX code (or listed equivalents). Military **nursing** programs with NCLEX code qualify; generic military medic training is **not** listed as direct RN/LPN eligibility.
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SRC-FL-BON-RN-LPN
Disclaimer: admission and credit awards are not guaranteed. Confirm current requirements, ACC/JST evaluation, and licensing steps with the school and state board.
Florida Articulation Coordinating Committee / Board of Governors · FL
ACC Military Medical Specialist Equivalency List (statewide credit)
bridgebridgecertificateSame statewide military-medical credit policy may reduce general/program coursework in ADN/BSN programs when applicable.
Minimum postsecondary credit or clock hours toward applicable FCS/SUS/career-center programs (not a license)
bridgecertificateWhy relevant: Same statewide military-medical credit policy may reduce general/program coursework in ADN/BSN programs when applicable.
Credit note (may apply): May apply toward degree requirements; never substitutes for graduation from an approved nursing program + NCLEX.
Veteran-focusedActive-duty friendlystatewide policySourced 2026-09-10Confidence highCitations
- Florida Board of Governors / Articulation Coordinating CommitteeFlorida public colleges/career centers must award minimum credit/clock hours for listed military medical occupations/courses (s. 1004.096 / Rule 6A-10.0244); list includes Health Care Specialist / Medical Specialist ACE IDs with EMT/nursing-skills aligned credits — **may reduce program time; does not grant nursing license**.
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SRC-FL-BOG-MILCREDIT - Florida DOE / FACStatewide award of uniform postsecondary credit for military medical specialist/technician experience.
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SRC-FL-RULE-6A-10.0244 - Florida Department of Education — Office of ArticulationFlorida DOE articulation page describes statewide process for uniform postsecondary credit/clock hours for military courses and occupations, including the Military Medical Specialist Equivalency List for Combat Medic and related occupations — awards may apply toward applicable programs; verify with receiving institution.
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SRC-FLDOE-MILCREDIT-HUB
Disclaimer: admission and credit awards are not guaranteed. Confirm current requirements, ACC/JST evaluation, and licensing steps with the school and state board.
Valencia College · FL
Nursing Accelerated Track (paramedic / advanced standing)
bridgedegreebridgePublished advanced-standing nursing track that articulates paramedic certification into nursing experiential credit after competitive adm…
A.S. Nursing (Accelerated Track) toward RN licensure exam eligibility after program completion
degreebridgeWhy relevant: Published advanced-standing nursing track that articulates paramedic certification into nursing experiential credit after competitive admission.
Credit note (may apply): Articulated credits may apply for eligible paramedics per Valencia tables — admission and NCLEX eligibility still require completing the nursing program.
Veteran-focusedin personSourced 2026-09-10Confidence highCitations
- Valencia College CatalogValencia Accelerated Track in Nursing (limited access) may award articulated nursing experiential credit for eligible students with paramedic (or LPN/CVT/RRT) certification — does not by itself create RN eligibility without completing the program and NCLEX; verify current articulation tables with Valencia.
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SRC-VALENCIA-NURSING-ATN - Valencia CollegeValencia College may award credit for eligible military education, training, and occupations using ACE recommendations and Florida ACC equivalency lists; students submit official JST/CCAF for evaluation — credit is not automatic and must apply to the student’s program.
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SRC-VALENCIA-MIL-TRANSCRIPT
Disclaimer: admission and credit awards are not guaranteed. Confirm current requirements, ACC/JST evaluation, and licensing steps with the school and state board.
St. Petersburg College · FL
Nursing A.S. (military medic selection points + Veterans Services)
bridgedegreebridgePublished admissions scoring recognizes Military Medic/Corpsman experience — may improve competitiveness for limited seats.
A.S. Nursing toward RN licensure exam eligibility after program completion
degreebridgeWhy relevant: Published admissions scoring recognizes Military Medic/Corpsman experience — may improve competitiveness for limited seats.
Credit note (may apply): Selection points may apply to admissions ranking only; they do not waive nursing curriculum or NCLEX.
Veteran-focusedin personSourced 2026-09-10Confidence highCitations
- St. Petersburg College — Evelyn W. Jerger Nursing ProgramSPC Nursing A.S. limited-access admissions guide awards selection points for Military Medic/Corpsman work history among other healthcare roles and reserves seats for paramedics — points/seats may improve competitiveness; they do not guarantee admission or replace required coursework/NCLEX.
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SRC-SPC-NURSING-AS - St. Petersburg CollegeSt. Petersburg College maintains Veterans Services supporting VA/military benefits and describes a military-friendly campus support model — does not itself award licenses or guarantee program admission.
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SRC-SPC-VETERANS
Disclaimer: admission and credit awards are not guaranteed. Confirm current requirements, ACC/JST evaluation, and licensing steps with the school and state board.
Florida State College at Jacksonville · FL
A.S. Nursing bridge (Florida paramedic or LPN)
bridgedegreebridgePublished paramedic/LPN-to-RN bridge at a large Northeast Florida state college — common next step after civilian paramedic.
A.S. Nursing toward RN licensure exam eligibility after graduation
degreebridgeWhy relevant: Published paramedic/LPN-to-RN bridge at a large Northeast Florida state college — common next step after civilian paramedic.
Credit note (may apply): Articulated credits may apply after Florida paramedic/LPN license verification and work-experience criteria — not automatic for 68W alone.
Veteran-focusedin personSourced 2026-09-10Confidence highCitations
- Florida State College at JacksonvilleFlorida State College at Jacksonville A.S. Nursing bridge track is limited to employed Florida-licensed paramedics and LPNs with recent work experience; articulated credits (e.g., NUR1997) may be posted after license verification — may-apply credit; NCLEX after program completion.
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SRC-FSCJ-NURSING-BRIDGE - Florida Board of NursingFL RN/LPN by examination requires graduation from an approved/accredited nursing education program with NCLEX code (or listed equivalents). Military **nursing** programs with NCLEX code qualify; generic military medic training is **not** listed as direct RN/LPN eligibility.
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SRC-FL-BON-RN-LPN
Disclaimer: admission and credit awards are not guaranteed. Confirm current requirements, ACC/JST evaluation, and licensing steps with the school and state board.
University of Central Florida · FL
Traditional BSN (MECP / military-eligible candidates)
bridgedegreecommissioning or professionalMajor Central Florida public university BSN with published MECP/military candidate note for Traditional BSN.
BSN; NCLEX-RN eligibility after graduation
degreecommissioning or professionalWhy relevant: Major Central Florida public university BSN with published MECP/military candidate note for Traditional BSN.
Credit note (may apply): MECP/military eligibility may apply for active-duty commissioning candidates — verify with UCF College of Nursing; no automatic medic-to-RN credit claimed here.
Veteran-focusedActive-duty friendlyin personSourced 2026-09-10Confidence mediumCitations
- University of Central Florida — College of NursingUCF Traditional BSN page notes active-duty Military Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP) candidates may be eligible for the Traditional BSN; limited-access nursing program leading to NCLEX eligibility after graduation — verify MECP/military advising with UCF College of Nursing.
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SRC-UCF-BSN-MECP - Florida Board of NursingFL RN/LPN by examination requires graduation from an approved/accredited nursing education program with NCLEX code (or listed equivalents). Military **nursing** programs with NCLEX code qualify; generic military medic training is **not** listed as direct RN/LPN eligibility.
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SRC-FL-BON-RN-LPN
Disclaimer: admission and credit awards are not guaranteed. Confirm current requirements, ACC/JST evaluation, and licensing steps with the school and state board.
Florida International University · FL
Veterans Medic to Nurse BSN (VBSN) — admissions moratorium
bridgedegreebridgeAdmissions moratorium — verifyGoogle-discoverable FIU Veterans Medic to BSN pathway for military medical training or paramedic certification — historically a primary F…
BSN for eligible veterans/medics or paramedics when admissions are open
degreebridgeWhy relevant: Google-discoverable FIU Veterans Medic to BSN pathway for military medical training or paramedic certification — historically a primary FL medic-to-nurse option.
Credit note (may apply): Admissions currently noted under moratorium in the catalog — may reopen; confirm with FIU Nursing before relying on this path.
Veteran-focusedActive-duty friendlyin personSourced 2026-09-10Confidence mediumCitations
- Florida International University — Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health SciencesFIU catalog describes a Veterans Medic to BSN (VBSN) pathway for veterans/reservists/Guard with military medical training or paramedic certification; catalog notes a moratorium has been placed on admissions — verify current status with FIU Nursing before planning on this path.
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SRC-FIU-VBSN - Florida Board of NursingFL RN/LPN by examination requires graduation from an approved/accredited nursing education program with NCLEX code (or listed equivalents). Military **nursing** programs with NCLEX code qualify; generic military medic training is **not** listed as direct RN/LPN eligibility.
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SRC-FL-BON-RN-LPN
Disclaimer: admission and credit awards are not guaranteed. Confirm current requirements, ACC/JST evaluation, and licensing steps with the school and state board.
Nova Southeastern University · FL
Military to Medicine (SOF medic / corpsman pathway)
bridgedegreebridgeMajor private university publishes Military to Medicine including Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing for medics/corpsmen transitionin…
Advising pathway into NSU medical/health programs (MD/DO, nursing, PA/health sciences, etc.) — specific degree/licensure depends on enrolled program
degreebridgecommissioning or professionalWhy relevant: Major private university publishes Military to Medicine including Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing for medics/corpsmen transitioning to healthcare degrees.
Credit note (may apply): Pathway advising may apply; credit/admission depend on the specific NSU program — verify with Military Affairs / Nursing admissions.
Veteran-focusedActive-duty friendlyhybridSourced 2026-09-10Confidence highCitations
- Nova Southeastern University — Military Affairs Academic ProgramsNova Southeastern University publishes a Military to Medicine pathway for military medics, corpsmen, and military-affiliated students seeking entry into NSU medical/health programs including the College of Nursing — pathway supports transition advising; does not itself grant a nursing license.
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SRC-NSU-M2M
Disclaimer: admission and credit awards are not guaranteed. Confirm current requirements, ACC/JST evaluation, and licensing steps with the school and state board.
Miami Dade College · FL
Military credit & Maps to Credentials (PLA for veterans)
adjacentbridgecertificateMaps to Credentials and JST evaluation may reduce general-education or related coursework before nursing program application.
ACE/JST credit and Maps to Credentials pathways that may accelerate selected A.S./certificate programs
bridgecertificateadjacentWhy relevant: Maps to Credentials and JST evaluation may reduce general-education or related coursework before nursing program application.
Credit note (may apply): May apply to degree requirements after evaluation — does not replace approved nursing program completion.
Veteran-focusedActive-duty friendlyhybridSourced 2026-09-10Confidence highCitations
- Miami Dade College — Veteran & Military ServicesMiami Dade College awards applicable ACE-recognized credit for military training/experience with official JST (or CCAF) and references Maps to Credentials pathways that may accelerate selected A.S./certificate programs — credit must apply to the student’s program; verify with MDC Veteran & Military Services / PLA.
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SRC-MDC-MIL-CREDIT
Disclaimer: admission and credit awards are not guaranteed. Confirm current requirements, ACC/JST evaluation, and licensing steps with the school and state board.
Broward College · FL
EMT / Paramedic / EMS A.S. (military admissions points + JST credit)
adjacentcertificatedegreeSame health-science admissions page awards military points for nursing tracks; useful if progressing EMT→paramedic→nursing bridge later.
EMT diploma, Paramedic certificate, and/or EMS A.S.; exam eligibility per milestone
certificatedegreebridgeWhy relevant: Same health-science admissions page awards military points for nursing tracks; useful if progressing EMT→paramedic→nursing bridge later.
Credit note (may apply): Military points may apply to nursing limited-access ranking only — not a medic-to-RN shortcut.
Veteran-focusedActive-duty friendlyin personSourced 2026-09-10Confidence highCitations
- Broward CollegeBroward College publishes EMT Applied Technology Diploma, Paramedic Technical Certificate, and EMS A.S. pathways (limited access); completion prepares students for Florida/NREMT examinations at the respective levels.
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SRC-BROWARD-EMS - Broward CollegeBroward College health-science admissions criteria award military service points / priority for active-duty or honorably discharged veterans across listed limited-access programs (including nursing and paramedic pathways) — may improve competitiveness; does not waive program or licensure requirements.
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SRC-BROWARD-HEALTH-ADM - Broward College CatalogBroward College publishes Veterans Services guidance including ACE/JST evaluation for military education credit and VA benefit certification processes.
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SRC-BROWARD-VETERANS
Disclaimer: admission and credit awards are not guaranteed. Confirm current requirements, ACC/JST evaluation, and licensing steps with the school and state board.
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- Florida Board of NursingFL RN/LPN by examination requires graduation from an approved/accredited nursing education program with NCLEX code (or listed equivalents). Military **nursing** programs with NCLEX code qualify; generic military medic training is **not** listed as direct RN/LPN eligibility.
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SRC-FL-BON-RN-LPN - Florida Board of NursingRN/LPN exam pathway fees: $110 Board application/licensing + $200 Pearson VUE NCLEX + Livescan variable.
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SRC-FL-BON-FEES - Florida Board of Governors / Articulation Coordinating CommitteeFlorida public colleges/career centers must award minimum credit/clock hours for listed military medical occupations/courses (s. 1004.096 / Rule 6A-10.0244); list includes Health Care Specialist / Medical Specialist ACE IDs with EMT/nursing-skills aligned credits — **may reduce program time; does not grant nursing license**.
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SRC-FL-BOG-MILCREDIT - Florida Legislature (s. 401.27(11), F.S.)Military- or out-of-state-trained EMT/paramedic applicants must provide proof of current nationally recognized EMT/paramedic certification/registration recognized by FL DOH (NREMT in practice), plus current CPR (EMT) or ACLS (paramedic).
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SRC-FL-EMS-401.27
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O*NET occupation matches · 68W
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- Paramedics29-2043.00Needs reviewDMDC via O*NET
Copied from the active enlisted 68W row in DMDC file milx0724 (O*NET crosswalk updated August 2024): the only O*NET-SOC code on that row is 29-2043.00 Paramedics. That code is not NREMT Paramedic and is not a Florida or Texas paramedic certificate. The same DMDC row does not list a separate Emergency Medical Technician occupation. Florida and Texas EMT/paramedic rules in this app stay on the curated primary-source pathways. Needs human/SME review before this row is used to describe credential eligibility.
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- Home Health Aides31-1121.00Needs reviewCOOL supplemental
Supplemental linkage from the O*NET COOL crosswalk file (DOD COOL sites, file updated August 2024). Not a state licensing rule. The live Army COOL credential matrix was not imported because that site is dynamic. Florida curated research excludes home health aide as a state-licensed credential pathway.
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Not imported · needs review
29-2042.00 Emergency Medical Technicians. 29-2042.00 does not appear on the Army 68W row in military_crosswalk/milx0724.csv. The 2015 enhanced-analysis workbook lists retired code 29-2041.00 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics instead. This gap is recorded for review and is not imported as a 68W match.
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