A few questions needing a few answers

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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

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JT:

Check with the Navy folks, but I think you need to have your BSN in hand before you can join the military nurse corps. I know it is that way in the Army and Air Force nursing corps.

Second, you'll need to have several years of military nursing under your belt before they will fund you for the DUINS program (Duty Under Instruction) where they pay for a graduate degree. Most of the DUINS officers that are my graduate program have 3-5 years of Navy Nursing under their belt to be competitive for the Navy scholarships. Most are already LT (O2), some are LTC (O3).

Good luck with your plans.

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I hate to come across like a know it all especially when I asked the questions.

I learned on this site about the option of going straight into the CRNA program with the Navy.

Some here have done this.

Here is the Navy Nurse Candidate Program: http://www.millsaps.edu/stuafr/career/NavyNurseCandidate.pdf

If a screen pops up which has "Switch to" or "retry" just click switch to.

Can someone who has personal experience with this and the CRNA entry please respond.

Are the online RN-BSN accredited programs eligible for this?

The reason I am asking on here is because I have called the local Navy recruiter and it turns out he

is an enlisted recruiter who also does officer recruiting. He seems a little wishy washy on what he knows

and it is not very comforting to say the least. Where could I get some solid information?

Also anyone with personal experience going straight into ICU?

Thank you,

JT

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Geriatric, Behavioral Health.

You may wish to check out both of our CRNA and military forums. Review their threads, then pose a question if not answered.

My best to you.

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Wow, I will do that.

Sorry for not checking in there first.

JT

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Just because it's a simple plan doesn't mean it's easy. :)

Good luck!

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Thanks, hopefully my wording never made it sound like I thought it was.

Nothing in my life has been easy so I will push through and hopefully Lord willing

reach where I think I should be. Where I need to be might be totally different.

JT

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I'm sure that you'll also need time on the job, as I believe that the requirement for one year of critical care nursing experience prior to CRNA school was universal... as these positions are legislated.

I spent 16 years in the Army, and I know that they require this experience, as does every accredited school that I've ever investigated.

Here is an itemized list of the Army's pre-reqs:

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

"The reason I am asking on here is because I have called the local Navy recruiter and it turns out he

is an enlisted recruiter who also does officer recruiting. He seems a little wishy washy on what he knows and it is not very comforting to say the least. "

...Welcome to the real world! LOL!!! Recruiters have no quotas to meet for Officer placements as they do for enlistments. Their successful completion of this duty (their Enlisted Evaluation Report) is determined by their success in signing enlisted members... this is where they will focus their energy.

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Specializes in Trauma/ED.

Sounds like you have a lot of "drive"...I'm sure you will be successful.

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.
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

I dont know much about naval nursing, but I do know they require you to have your BSN in the naval reserve. Although your goals are very doable, check out, the army reserve offers commisions for ASNs. I work at the VA hospital, they will pay you to go to the CRNA school that the military has, if you agree to work for them, after you have some critical care exp and your BSN, that is.

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Thanks for the encouragement! Every little bit helps and I will pass it along to another who needs it.

Can you tell me more about the option with the VA?

Can a person gain employment without military experience and what is the

work requirement after graduation from CRNA school?

Thanks,

JT

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I realize this is an old post, but if you haven't already, you need to talk to a Navy healthcare recruiter. They specialize in recruitment of nurses and physicians, and will be able to tell you a lot more about the incentive programs, CRNA school in the navy, etc.

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