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Career Path => Navy Nuke => Navy:Getting Out => Topic started by: milliardo_58 on Jul 23, 2009, 05:18

Title: Nuke MM Getting Out Mid-Prototype
Post by: milliardo_58 on Jul 23, 2009, 05:18

So I've just been informed that a medicine that i'm taking (Celexa, an anti-depressant) is nuke disqualifying. Actually, Navy disqualifying, to be exact. They're takin me off the medicine, but so far, i'm not really liking the effect it's having on me and would much rather be ON it. But here's where the problem comes in: I haven't graduated prototype yet. So i heard about this site, and i'm trying to see if there are any plants that would take someone with such minimal experience, but i don't even no where to start! I don't know what jobs i would and wouldn't qualify for. If you have ANY bit of advice for what I may possibly be able to do, please let me know. I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks

Title: Re: Nuke MM Getting Out Mid-Prototype
Post by: Smooth Operator on Jul 23, 2009, 10:13

Go to college

Title: Re: Nuke MM Getting Out Mid-Prototype
Post by: Lip2303 on Jul 28, 2009, 07:10

 I agree with the above poster, but if you really like the nuclear field and wish to stay there then go for something in college that will help with such field.

 I was an ELT that graduated and spent a few years on a boat then got out with an honorable and it took me a little while to find a job. A lot of jobs in this field want 3+ years of experience minimum. Some jobs will take a year of experience, but this is usually on top of the training through the nuclear pipeline. Im not saying its impossible, but it will be difficult. Good luck!

Title: Re: Nuke MM Getting Out Mid-Prototype
Post by: tr on Jul 28, 2009, 07:37

There are also a fair number of community colleges that have teamed up with their local nuclear plant to offer nuclear technology related programs (health physics technician, chemistry technician, etc.).  These programs can be a really good way to get your foot in the door if you don't have a lot of experience.  By the end of the program you have some fundamental knowledge, plant experience (through an internship), all at a relatively low cost.

Some examples of these programs are:

http://www.lakeland.cc.oh.us/ACADEMIC/ENGINEER/nuclear/

http://www.universities.com/edu/Three_Rivers_Community_College__Norwich_CT_Associate_degree_Nuclear__Nuclear_Power_Technology__T_165507.html

http://www.miracosta.cc.ca.us/Instruction/RadiationProtection/

http://www.nj.com/salem/index.ssf/2009/06/salem_community_college_to_hol.html

http://www.linnstate.edu/academic/mnt/index.php