MikeyD BSN

MikeyD has 12 years experience as a BSN and specializes in SRNA.

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   US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) FY2025

   MikeyD replied to Cnurse18's topic in SRNA

   I don't think anyone here can really attest to someone's suitability however the gre, ccrn etc are optional so it sounds like you have done lots of extra things to make up for that grade. The interview recommendation is key. They weigh those very hea...
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   US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) FY2025

   MikeyD replied to Cnurse18's topic in SRNA

   Hope your interview went well, good luck!
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   US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) FY2025

   MikeyD replied to Cnurse18's topic in SRNA

   See you Monday
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   US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) FY2025

   MikeyD replied to Cnurse18's topic in SRNA

   All I can say is that the applicant pool size is highly variable every year. I believe they can fill 40 seats a year but they don't have to. They take the people they want and if there are less that's fine. Some years they only fill 22-27ish seats. ...
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   US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) FY2025

   MikeyD replied to Cnurse18's topic in SRNA

   That makes more sense 😂. Just remember that I got in.....I'm not that smart. Fake it till you make it
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   US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) FY2025

   MikeyD replied to Cnurse18's topic in SRNA

   That's two people that weren't quizzed on it.....but I recommend reading anything they give you. You'll look pretty bad if you can't articulate anything in the article.....not a good way to start
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   US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) FY2025

   MikeyD replied to Cnurse18's topic in SRNA

   Sometimes they do that
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   US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) FY2025

   MikeyD replied to Cnurse18's topic in SRNA

   Once accepted by the army and Baylor typically you go to San Antonio early in the year I believe it's February. You get settled there for a short period of time then go to fort sill Oklahoma for about a month. That course is to teach you the very bas...
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   US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) FY2025

   MikeyD replied to Cnurse18's topic in SRNA

   It's pretty hit or miss. Most of them don't really know much about the program itself and are learning with you. Some may know a lot about the army portion some may not. If there are general questions you can post then here. For meps related stuff th...
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    US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) FY2025

    MikeyD replied to Cnurse18's topic in SRNA

    There are going to just be staff that are hard to deal with no matter where you go. That is true in every program in the US. It's not something I would worry about tbh. Our retention numbers for my class are very good 👍🏻
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    US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) FY2025

    MikeyD replied to Cnurse18's topic in SRNA

    Every location is different. I am in El Paso and I did 8 month at William Beaumont army medical center, then 6 weeks at El Paso childrens, and 6 week a piece at 4 other hospitals to get cardiac surgery, thoracic cases, lots of blocks, OB, and some em...
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    US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) FY2025

    MikeyD replied to Cnurse18's topic in SRNA

    I wouldn't wait till the last minute personally, But the deadline is the deadline.
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    US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) FY2025

    MikeyD replied to Cnurse18's topic in SRNA

    Government funding of any sort is so variable. It's so hard to predict what will happen with our government branches. Best of luck to you! Hopefully they bring it back, it's a pretty sweet deal
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    US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) FY2025

    MikeyD replied to Cnurse18's topic in SRNA

    Phase 2 sites just depend on how many people want to go. Usually the hot items are Hawaii, WA, and San Antonio. Other sites are generally easier to get. I wanted El Paso and that was relatively easy to place into. In my opinion we generally have less...
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    US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) FY2025

    MikeyD replied to Cnurse18's topic in SRNA

    Typically you shadow an SRNA and their staff for 2.5 days and on the third day you do your interview. Sometimes they give you something to read at your hotel (or wherever) and ask you questions about it. Sometimes they just ask you about a difficult ...