Air Force

Specialties CRNA

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Can anyone tell me the current need for CRNA's in the AF? I am planning on commissioning sometime before I graduate, but not sure why my nurse recruiter is not very good at returning emails or phone calls. Thanks

Specializes in ER/ICU/STICU.

I think right now there is a greater number willing then their is supply of spots so the competition has increased. I have not looked at the Army, are the compensations about the same as the Air Force?

I think they are pretty similar. The Army HPSP pays tuition, books, and a stipend of $2100/month in return for 3 years active duty when you're done.

The navy also offers HPSP as well. Just keep in mind things change every year depending on needs and funding.

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The last I heard the AF is no longer going to offer HPSP for NA school.

The HPSP program is continually there, but there are no more slots this fiscal year.

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Specializes in Anesthesia.
The HPSP program is continually there, but there are no more slots this fiscal year.

I would check with an AF healthcare recruiter. My understanding from one of the USUHS NA faculty is that the AF got rid of HPSP for SRNAs when they started the direct entry program into USUHS for SRNAs.

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I would check with an AF healthcare recruiter. My understanding from one of the USUHS NA faculty is that the AF got rid of HPSP for SRNAs when they started the direct entry program into USUHS for SRNAs.

Yes, I have been in contact with multiple recruiters. The HPSP is still there and according to them and some of my CRNA friends in the AF, will never go away. It may be limited and become more competitive. In the next fiscal year they will delegate and publish how many open slots there are for the HPSP for NA. Thanks for the input though.

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Specializes in Anesthesia.
Yes, I have been in contact with multiple recruiters. The HPSP is still there and according to them and some of my CRNA friends in the AF, will never go away. It may be limited and become more competitive. In the next fiscal year they will delegate and publish how many open slots there are for the HPSP for NA. Thanks for the input though.

Good to know I will check with USUHS again and see what the deal is with HPSP.

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