Why would anyone do the ARMY/NAVY CRNA program?

With all due respect:

How much is freedom worth?

Ten million of my countrymen (and more than half my family; some starved to death in the crib) were killed in a genocide that the perpetrators still refuse to acknowledge ever happened. Then, those hailed as our "liberators" saw us as less-than-humans, and slaughtered us accordingly. We are here because American troops fought and died for us.

I did my time right out of high school. But, if the Army or Navy want me back, my number's in the book.

Your math appears flawed to me.

Well I checked into the navy awhile back because I was thinking about being a navy nurse and possibly doing their CRNA program. Something you didn't mention about the military was that you actually get your regular salary during the two years you're in school ($60,000x2) with no work obligation, as well as your full healthcare benefits for you and your family. Many people that are going into CRNA programs have families and mortgages, and couldn't possibly live off of $35,000 for 2 years. Maybe more like $70,000 or $80,000 for married people with families. God forbid something happened to you while you were in school, the military pays for it. If you're a civilian and don't pay for insurance out of pocket, then you're up a creek. There's also bonuses that you get for reenlisting. I believe CRNA is $75,000. Just a few things to think about. It's definitely not for everyone, but works out better for some people who enjoy the military lifestyle.
Jennie

The military is a very secure existence. You know you will have a job, a place to live, food to eat, medical care, and if you stay in long enough, retirement benefits. Every post/base is a community unto itself with entertainment and activity facilities. There are benefits for those who have served. The military offers experiences unavailable to many, a chance to see other places and meet other people, get an education and experience. Nursing, and nurses, may have a higher regard in the military.

But I served in peacetime. I would think hard about joining during wartime.

Is it easier to get into an armed service CRNA program? Also, for a younger person who's already in the military, Why Not? I don't think that CRNAs are common knowledge. I didn't know about them until I started school for nursing.

You still get a salary while working for the army.

Travsi, sretty sure it's not easier to get into a CRNA program in the military. You have to be in the service (as a nurse, I believe) for at least 3 years, have very good grades, rank, and references. I'm sure someone that's in could answer this much more accurately than I can though.

http://www.dns.amedd.army.mil/crna/

Lots of info there