RNMedic553 BSN, EMT-P

RNMedic553 has 6 years experience as a BSN, EMT-P and specializes in CVICU, CCU, Paramedic.

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

   RNMedic553 replied to MikeyD's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Almost my entire class lived off-post. I would recommend areas North and/or East of San Antonio. Several of us lived in the Converse area and had good experiences. Just know that I-35 can be a...
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   U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) - 2026

   RNMedic553 replied to MikeyD's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   There may be someone from the FY25 cohort on here that just went through this but I can tell you how it was in FY24. Just know that everything I mention is only what I experienced and may be different...
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   U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) - 2026

   RNMedic553 replied to MikeyD's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   For those that got in, congratulations! I know how much work it takes to get in from the direct commission side and you should be proud of your accomplishment. For those that did not get the news...
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   U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) - 2026

   RNMedic553 replied to MikeyD's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   There is no hard number they follow every year from what we understand. They vary it year to year based on the number of phase 2 students the program can support. Each site has a different maximum...
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   U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) - 2026

   RNMedic553 replied to MikeyD's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Only thing I would add is about housing. Each soldier gets a Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) in addition to their base pay. BAH is based on your rank, years of service, the location you are being...
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   US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) FY2025

   RNMedic553 replied to Cnurse18's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Holiday block leave is just a time when they program does not have anything officially scheduled (like classes) around the holiday. For us this year, it was just over two weeks. They won't force you...
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   US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) FY2025

   RNMedic553 replied to Cnurse18's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Our last day is June 6th. But sign whatever lease gives you the cheapest price. The law protects you from fees from breaking a lease. With orders you only have to give them 30 days notice and...
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   US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) FY2025

   RNMedic553 replied to Cnurse18's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   So field time for us was the last 3 weeks of BOLC phase 1. That is Monday-Friday at Bullis. Home on the weekends. Take that with a grain a salt though because they are constantly modifying things LOL....
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   US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) FY2025

   RNMedic553 replied to Cnurse18's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   So I can tell you how it worked for FY24 and I am unsure if it has changed since then. We had a report date before DCC. Almost all of us moved our families with us and arrived with them on that...
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    US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) FY2025

    RNMedic553 replied to Cnurse18's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Ask all the questions you need with this process. Just some quick, general advice. 1: If you are planning on doing on base housing, I would contact them immediately and get placed on a wait list....
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    US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) FY2025

    RNMedic553 replied to Cnurse18's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There is always the possibility of changes but for the FY24 cohort, our sites are: Brooke Army Medical Center, JBSA FSH, San Antonio, TX Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Cavazos,...
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    US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) FY2025

    RNMedic553 replied to Cnurse18's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    As far as staying on base goes, if that interests you I would make sure that you submit your orders to the housing office as soon as you get them. You will likely be placed on a waiting list and it is...
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    US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) FY2025

    RNMedic553 replied to Cnurse18's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I came in as a direct commission with a wife and 3 kids. If it makes you feel a bit more at ease, we were worried about the adjustment but we VERY quickly formed a tight knit group among all the...
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    US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) FY2025

    RNMedic553 replied to Cnurse18's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Whenever you do get orders, my advise is to triple check them. We had multiple people with errors on theirs and it can cause you problems with getting your benefits set up, especially if you have...
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    US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) FY2025

    RNMedic553 replied to Cnurse18's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just a heads up on pay, USAGPAN does everything they can to get ahead of the game and get you paid as soon as possible but HRC sometimes drops the ball. If you get in, I would have at least a months...