MikeyD DNP, CRNA

MikeyD has 14 years experience as a DNP, CRNA.

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   U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) - 2026

   MikeyD replied to MikeyD's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   They are all standard and have to be a certain way. It will be QC'ED by the recruiting office, battalion, and health services directorate. Nothing to know or worry
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   U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) - 2026

   MikeyD replied to MikeyD's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I'll let others answer most of the questions for accuracy. I typically have 3 sets of OCP's. I usually wear the same set for 2 days. when you Inprocess you should get an appt with...
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   U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) - 2026

   MikeyD replied to MikeyD's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Ultimately you are responsible for paying for your uniforms. I used to take folks to get uniforms when I was a recruiter but I'm not sure how others have gone about it. You will end up getting a x1...
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   U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) - 2026

   MikeyD replied to MikeyD's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I will echo all of these comments. I used apple products exclusively and had no issues at all. Highly recommend a tablet of some sort. I also used notability and recorded some lectures so I could...
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   U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) - 2026

   MikeyD replied to MikeyD's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   It has been so long since I have helped someone with the initial entry PCS. I know there are still some folks in the chat that are recent who may chime in (hopefully). This has definitely been...
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   U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) - 2026

   MikeyD replied to MikeyD's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I think that really goes to show that when they get a ton of packets that all look the same it's those optional things that are going to be discriminators. congrats, nice to see all those...
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   U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) - 2026

   MikeyD replied to MikeyD's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Glad to hear it!
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   U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) - 2026

   MikeyD replied to MikeyD's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Thank you for sharing. And good on you for taking steps to make it happen. Lots of folks take a no and just leave it at that. just FYI for anyone else, unless things have changed your meps...
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   U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) - 2026

   MikeyD replied to MikeyD's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Congratulations to those who were accepted. Just for my own curiosity: did anyone get accepted who also applied last year?
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    U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) - 2026

    MikeyD replied to MikeyD's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It is my opinion that the ccrn is a must. GRE is not required but if you score well it will help. Your interview is very important. civilians will process through a medical recruiting...
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    U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) - 2026

    MikeyD replied to MikeyD's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    That's a question for your recruiter (who may have to look into it). I would try to complete meps as fast as possible. That's the thing that usually holds people
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    US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) FY2025

    MikeyD replied to Cnurse18's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You will be allotted a certain amount of travel days based on mileage, likely will get some time to take leave and typically you get 10 days of authorized non chargeable house hunting. There is...
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    US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) FY2025

    MikeyD replied to Cnurse18's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Remember to enjoy your holidays and spend a lot of time with your family. Find an outlet you enjoy as well. We would go to the bouldering gym (armadillo boulders) every Saturday and then study
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    U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) - 2026

    MikeyD replied to MikeyD's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The PHA thing is for prior service. People coming from the civilian side will go the meps for a physical once approved. You'll fill out a questionnaire to see if you have any medical issues that need...
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    U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) - 2026

    MikeyD replied to MikeyD's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Ooof that's a question I couldn't answer. I would try and reach out to the Baylor contact and ask for the question to be forwarded to usagpan. I'm sure that's something they will have to think