A few questions needing a few answers

[2010NRS]

Lets play a game:

I say what my goals are and you tell me how I am an idiot, j/k.

I am currently applying to 6, yes 6, ADN programs around the state of Arkansas.

My GPA will be around 3.4-3.5 and my scores on the NET were very high, I have yet to take the

TEAS (is it similiar to the NET?).

I remember a song not to long ago about how if you want to hear God laugh then tell Him your plans.

Here they are.

1. Finish out the ADN and take the 2 required BSN prerequisites that I have left while doing this.

2. Find work in an ICU, I understand it is hard right out of school but I will try anyway.

2. Get set up with the Navy and their nursing assistance which offers $10,000 sign on and $1,000 month

while earning my BSN

3. Enroll in one of the many online RN-BSN programs around the state of Arkansas.

4. I need to find out if after using the Navy for the sign on bonus,etc... can I still apply to go straight into the

CRNA program which they will fund? If not then I would hopefully be able to land a job in the Navy in an ICU since I already have said experience. I have learned that it is near impossible to start in the ICU in the military if you have not had any experience as a civilian.

5. Become a CRNA, due my duty to my country and then either stay in or come out and start work as a civilian CRNA.

I understand that I made it sound incredibly simple and I know that is not the case.

Just give me your thoughts and if anyone has first hand experience please forward it on.

p.s. Did I mention I have three very young kids right now and will have quite a lot of loans after my ADN program?

Thank you,

JT

[Whispera, MSN, RN]

While the Navy may offer to pay for schooling, you would still be in the Navy and their needs come first. There might not be time to work school into your duties. This was the case for my son who joined the Army to get assistance with school. The branches of the service offer lots of things, but they don't always happen, due to time constraints. Eventually they do, but that can be down the road a bit. I'd say get alot of information before you join up. With small children...you'd be away from home most likely while in the service. Not fun! Think this through more!

[2010NRS]

The Navy offers a program where they pay a $10,000 bonus and $1,000 a month to finish your BSN and then you go in and finish out your contract. While you are in school you have not requirements other than the yearly PT test.

Thank for the information though. Any help is greatly appreciated.

JT

[Penguin67]

Talk with a Navy recruiter to get specifics. Get everything important *in writing*. I've seen some folks get promised alot with all brances of the military, but not get some things, as it was verbally promised but not in writing.

[2010NRS]

Thank you,

JT