MikeyD DNP, CRNA

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    US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) Army CRNA FY24

    MikeyD replied to antsrt4's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    During phase 1 I got an iPad and downloaded notability. This allowed me to have every pdf from class on one device and I could take notes on each slide with my stylus during class. Find a group of...
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    US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) Army CRNA FY24

    MikeyD replied to antsrt4's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Typically you report
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    US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) Army CRNA FY24

    MikeyD replied to antsrt4's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Good to hear. It's a great site, and all but one of the outrotations is local. I did some lobectomies this week (so I did fiberoptic double lumen tubes), and lots of blocks and ortho. Highly...
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    US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) Army CRNA FY24

    MikeyD replied to antsrt4's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Post Covid life DCC has been at the end of January at fort sill Oklahoma followed by BOLC at fort sam Houston (so you will live at "home" during bolc). It's possible dates are a little bit later now...
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    USAGPAN 2023

    MikeyD posted a topic in School, College Programs

    This years thread for usagpan applicants to share information and ask
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    US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) Army CRNA FY24

    MikeyD replied to antsrt4's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The reading material just depends. When I shadowed at SAMMC in 2019 or whatever year it was the other girl with more experience had the reading assignment and I did not. It really just depends on if...
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    US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) Army CRNA FY24

    MikeyD replied to antsrt4's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I don't remember the time obligation but those who drop will serve as an ICU or ER nurse (whatever you assessed as). I would have the recruiter or usagpan get clarification on
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    US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) Army CRNA FY24

    MikeyD replied to antsrt4's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Happy to answer, just remember this is my opinion. 1) class sizes fluctuate significantly. I will say if you have a good interview and meet all the admission criteria you have a very very good chance...
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    US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) Army CRNA FY24

    MikeyD replied to antsrt4's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I did university of New England online. It's not the easiest one but it has a history of being accepted for many many
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    US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) Army CRNA FY24

    MikeyD replied to antsrt4's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There is a Madison and Milwaukee station. If you can't find them or don't like the recruiter you can contact any station you wan't. But it's easier staying local generally as you will need a release...
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    USAGPAN 2023

    MikeyD replied to MikeyD's topic in School, College Programs

    It’s the end of the fiscal year(October 1st) so they do letters of intent while waiting for your release to
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    USAGPAN 2023

    MikeyD replied to MikeyD's topic in School, College Programs

    It varies from person to person. I would have a basic understanding of alpha 1, beta 1 & 2 receptors and medications you used in the ICU that work on them. Otherwise just remember that if you...
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    USAGPAN 2023

    MikeyD replied to MikeyD's topic in School, College Programs

    ??‍♂️ Did my interview pre-Covid. FY21
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    USAGPAN 2023

    MikeyD replied to MikeyD's topic in School, College Programs

    Always home for dinner. Yes m-f. You’ll spend most of your free time studying. Especially in the fall. Class time depends on the day. Duty day is “0800-1430” but you’ll be there earlier quite
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    USAGPAN 2023

    MikeyD replied to MikeyD's topic in School, College Programs

    For active duty yes I do know people with a GPA comparable to
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    USAGPAN 2023

    MikeyD replied to MikeyD's topic in School, College Programs

    Most of us have children. It’s difficult but it will be at any program. My wife is in grad school and my daughter is 3 and it’s a challenge. She shoulders almost all the load with our child. Many...
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    USAGPAN 2023

    MikeyD replied to MikeyD's topic in School, College Programs

    I agree, more importantly I would ask usagpan directly on that one. Magoosh is a good study site for the
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    USAGPAN 2022

    MikeyD replied to MikeyD's topic in School, College Programs

    I’m just a student but I know how the process works based on previous recruiting experience. Sadly the school can’t control how fast HRC cuts orders. But based on what I’ve seen if you do not...
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    USAGPAN 2023

    MikeyD replied to MikeyD's topic in School, College Programs

    For Ochem I would reach out to the POC on the usagpan/Baylor site. Though I doubt there is a waiver but I cannot speak on their behalf. For the Baylor application it should be the same I believe...
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    USAGPAN 2022

    MikeyD replied to MikeyD's topic in School, College Programs

    Just FYI if you do not require DCC or bolc your orders will come later. You won’t report until the same time as the active duty
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    USAGPAN 2023

    MikeyD replied to MikeyD's topic in School, College Programs

    I actually removed it just because information may change year to year. Didn’t want to put incorrect info out there. If you have questions though let me know. I generally know most
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    USAGPAN 2023

    MikeyD replied to MikeyD's topic in School, College Programs

    You should definitely apply! It’s a long process and slightly complicated but it is well worth it. Sadly the GRE is an army requirement (I felt the same way when I had to take
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    USAGPAN 2022

    MikeyD replied to MikeyD's topic in School, College Programs

    -move to TX -DCC (30ish days) -BOLC -Start
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    USAGPAN 2022

    MikeyD replied to MikeyD's topic in School, College Programs

    Typically you report mid January with a DCC start date at the very end of January. Your orders will be the official notification of your dates. process from here: -sign contract -wait for...
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    USAGPAN 2022

    MikeyD replied to MikeyD's topic in School, College Programs

    It is time in the IRR(inactive ready reserve). For lack of a better way of explaining it’s like the pre-qualified draft. You have no obligation but to keep your information on file and up to date....