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May 04, 2008 01:36 AM

CRNA'S in the USPHS, are there any? Also have a GS retirement question.


I am very interested in joining the USPHS after I graduate July '09 but wondered if there were any CRNA positions in that uniformed sector. From what I have explored on their website and even googled, I found nothing stating yes or no. I am at an understanding that for the MOST part, USPHS does not deal with a lot of critical/intensive care. OTHER OPTION.... I also wanted to know if working as a civilian nurse for a military hospital (is that what you call a GS?), could you relocate to another location later and still keep the time you put into it for your 30 year retirement? Like serve 15 in an area and 15 in another like you could in the military WITHOUT losing those years you put in or are you locked into that one hospital/location? Any feedback would be great.


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from wtbcrna
Old May 04, 2008, 10:33 AM

Default Re: CRNA'S in the USPHS, are there any? Also have a GS retirement question.
Originally Posted by Cowboy Thug View Post
I am very interested in joining the USPHS after I graduate July '09 but wondered if there were any CRNA positions in that uniformed sector. From what I have explored on their website and even googled, I found nothing stating yes or no. I am at an understanding that for the MOST part, USPHS does not deal with a lot of critical/intensive care. OTHER OPTION.... I also wanted to know if working as a civilian nurse for a military hospital (is that what you call a GS?), could you relocate to another location later and still keep the time you put into it for your 30 year retirement? Like serve 15 in an area and 15 in another like you could in the military WITHOUT losing those years you put in or are you locked into that one hospital/location? Any feedback would be great.
Yes, USPHS has CRNAs. I am currently going to school with two USPHS SRNAs. Critical care/ICU size depends on the size of the hospital. My understanding d/t the nature of the Indian health hospitals you will get very little big traumas. You need to look at the bigger Indian Health Hospitals (Phoenix, Anchorage etc) for the bigger ICUs. http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop...ancy/Index.cfm

A lot the military hospitals are using contractors instead of GS positions for a variety of reasons. In general if you transfer as a GS from one position (duty station) to another you do keep all your senority/benefits etc.
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Old May 05, 2008, 02:32 AM

Default Re: CRNA'S in the USPHS, are there any? Also have a GS retirement question.
Thank you for the much appreciated info. I really didn't think it was available but guess I was HAPPILY proven wrong. And also thank you for the civilian service question. I still can't decide what sector I want to pursue because of my little toddler. For me, it isn't so much the money, it's the benefits combined with stability for my little one. Thanks again!
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Old May 05, 2008, 07:10 AM

Default Re: CRNA'S in the USPHS, are there any? Also have a GS retirement question.
Originally Posted by Cowboy Thug View Post
Thank you for the much appreciated info. I really didn't think it was available but guess I was HAPPILY proven wrong. And also thank you for the civilian service question. I still can't decide what sector I want to pursue because of my little toddler. For me, it isn't so much the money, it's the benefits combined with stability for my little one. Thanks again!
USPHS is basically like being a civilian there are no "true" deployments as in the military branches (at most during a natural disaster you would might be called up for 2-3wks with your rental car & hotel room). If you are looking for all the benefits of the military and want the stability of civilian life then you should look into USPHS.

When applying to CRNA school through the USPHS it is two fold: 1. You have to obtain funding through your individual hospital/hospital system (USPHS doesn't fund your schooling the hospital does and then you agree to come back and work for them for 4 or 4.5 yrs) and 2. You still have to apply through USPHS for their approval.
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Old May 12, 2008, 10:18 PM

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Hmm, I would assume there would be alot of competition within all the critical care nurses to be able to get considered for that CRNA position in that hospital. I wouldn't mind going to IHS in NM and AZ because it's closer to home but I can only assume alot of nurses want that CRNA sponsorship. Can anyone please inform me of the reality of this situation?
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Old May 13, 2008, 07:09 AM

Default Re: CRNA'S in the USPHS, are there any? Also have a GS retirement question.
Originally Posted by Cowboy Thug View Post
Hmm, I would assume there would be alot of competition within all the critical care nurses to be able to get considered for that CRNA position in that hospital. I wouldn't mind going to IHS in NM and AZ because it's closer to home but I can only assume alot of nurses want that CRNA sponsorship. Can anyone please inform me of the reality of this situation?
Actually, from what I was told there weren't any USPHS officers that even applied for CRNA schoo thisl year. Both of the SRNAs that I am in class with came from NM IHS hospitals. Each hospital is going to be highly variable whether they offer you a sponsorship or not, and you are probably going to have to approach the hospital vs. the hospital soliciting for applicants.
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