Army MOS guide

68C Practical Nursing Specialist ASVAB score requirements

Score target and study focus for Army 68C.

68C
Army MOS score brief

Practical Nursing Specialist

ASVAB line score targetST 101+

Supports preventive, therapeutic, and emergency nursing care under medical supervision.

ScoreST 101+

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FitMedical

Good fit if you want a structured patient-care pathway and can handle responsibility, detail, and medical procedures.

TransferCivilian path

Practical nursing, patient-care support, health-care operations, and medical training pathways.

Daily work

What you may do

  • Assist with nursing care, patient observation, records, and clinical support tasks.
  • Follow medical procedures and supervision where accuracy and calm communication matter.
68C Army MOS FAQ

Common Practical Nursing Specialist ASVAB questions

What ASVAB score do you need for 68C Practical Nursing Specialist?
ST 101+ is the source-backed planning target shown on this MeritMarch guide. Treat it as study guidance, not an enlistment promise, because Army requirements, openings, waivers, medical qualification, and recruiter guidance can change.
What does a 68C Practical Nursing Specialist do?
Supports preventive, therapeutic, and emergency nursing care under medical supervision.
Which ASVAB sections should I study for 68C?
Start with the score areas tied to ST 101+: General Science, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Mechanical Comprehension, Math Knowledge. If your AFQT is not stable yet, also keep Arithmetic Reasoning, Math Knowledge, Word Knowledge, and Paragraph Comprehension in the plan.
Is 68C guaranteed if I meet the score target?
No. ASVAB scores are only part of Army job access. Current openings, contract options, background checks, medical standards, citizenship rules, waivers, and Army needs all affect whether a MOS is available.
Where did MeritMarch get the 68C score target?
This page uses ST 101+ from Army enlisted MOS specifications, Chapter 10C, 10-68C, reviewed April 30, 2026. It is still shown as planning guidance because official requirements and openings can change.
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Sources and official confirmation

Source checked April 30, 2026: Army enlisted MOS specifications, Chapter 10C, 10-68C. Current Army job access still depends on Army policy, openings, medical qualification, background screening, waivers, and recruiter guidance.

More context reviewed April 30, 2026: GoArmy ASVAB entrance test, Official ASVAB military-jobs composites, Army enlisted MOS specifications, Chapter 10C, MeritMarch Army jobs based on ASVAB scores guide.