Military CRNA Programs

Hi, I just separated as a active duty air force nurse 2 months ago. I was going to do the military CRNA route but it conflicted with my husbands career, so im going civilian. From my 4 years in, I gathered that they REALLY need CRNA's. They were not even able to fill all of their slots last year (25 slots). They even waived GRE scores and GPA's in certain cases to meet their quota. Get paid full (usually) Captain's pay while in. You MUST enter as an ICU nurse because it is really hard to switch areas once you are in, and then you have to be on station at that particular base for 2 years before you can apply. School is around 12 months in Bethesda, MD, then you choose your clinical site from either Keesler in Mississippi or Travis in northern Cali. There are a few others, but i only want to tell you what i know for certain. Great education, EXCELLENT autonomy as a CRNA in the Air Force. I highly recommend it. Of course there is all the other factors that go along with being in the military. Best for single people in my opinion, but they are many with families that do great. Hope this helps, good luck.

If you are thinking about a military school try this website www.dns.amedd.army.mil/crna/

If you have further questions email me at nateapatov@hotmail.com. I am sure that I can answer your questions or direct you to the right person as I was the Asst. Program Director.

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