olderthandirt2

olderthandirt2

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  1. Paying for School.

    olderthandirt2 replied to GCTMT's topic in Government, Military

    neither did

  2. Paying for School.

    olderthandirt2 replied to GCTMT's topic in Government, Military

    SRNA also stands for "Student Registered NURSE

  3. Anyone else going to the USAGPAN in 2011?

    olderthandirt2 replied to Law-Deezie's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    "I got a 380 qualitative, 580 quantitative, and 5.5 on the essay section. If you did well on the verbal section what "really" helped you? I plan on taking it again in February. Your input would be...

  4. Please help! CRNA school for Post-Master student

    olderthandirt2 replied to suvatata94's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I read recently one study from USUHS stating that older women had a higher attrition rate.....then I looked at the sample population which was .....um, small (~70, albeit over several years)....

  5. OBLC March/ I got my orders!!!!!!!

    olderthandirt2 replied to hopeful_army_NP's topic in Government, Military

    DOR stands for date of rank. Your constructive credit (award of entry grade) is 5 yrs (for your BSN, MSN and yrs of experience)......that is why your are ranked an O3 About your orders, I would...

  6. Bummer ... a bit more of a wait for me!

    olderthandirt2 replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    It used to be that BOLC was for "health Administrators" in 2008 and OBLC was RNs....still called OBLC in ATRRS...... check out ATRRS:...

  7. Please help! CRNA school for Post-Master student

    olderthandirt2 replied to suvatata94's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yeah, I read that article.....but I would like to see another study comparing students who attrited and GRE scores with number of attempts and confounding factors. i.e., more variables defined. Bottom...

  8. Please help! CRNA school for Post-Master student

    olderthandirt2 replied to suvatata94's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sorry, I'm not sure of any schools that waive GRE scores, nor do I think I would attend one that did. Your prior Graduate degree is important, but it might not be in a hard science and/or many yrs may...

  9. Civilian Volunteer aboard Hospital Ships

    olderthandirt2 replied to Jams95's topic in Government, Military

    Oh, I forgot.....Operation Smile also joins the military mix, but they are even MORE competitive for slots!

  10. Civilian Volunteer aboard Hospital Ships

    olderthandirt2 replied to Jams95's topic in Government, Military

    I've volunteered 2x on a "grey hull and white hull"....prior to going Active duty. Once with Project hope on the USNS Mercy (I HIGHLY DON'T recommend them, infact I can't stand them..PH) and once with...

  11. CRNA Board Pass Rates?

    olderthandirt2 replied to BananaBag's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The Army CRNA program (USAGPAN) just reported a 100% pass rate for this last class taking the NEW test....

  12. Availability of CRNA oportunities in military nursing

    olderthandirt2 replied to h60avtrn's topic in Government, Military

    Honestly, it does sound like a "difficult existance", no stressing over airways.....no bronchospasms, no fretting over emergence.....getting paid to sleep in........hummmmm, unbearable..... :)...

  13. considering military nursing, crna in the army, but not sure

    olderthandirt2 replied to ksk33's topic in Government, Military

    You don't need pharm or organic/bio chem to apply to USAGPAN. You must have a 1000 on the GRE, the higher obviously the better. I know people in my class, that were not in the ARMY 2yrs before...

  14. Availability of CRNA oportunities in military nursing

    olderthandirt2 replied to h60avtrn's topic in Government, Military

    WTB, You need to change your signon, aren't you Legal now?!! I'd like to see the data on that "highest drop rate"...... 2 people that just left our program were both NON-direct...

  15. Age Waivers

    olderthandirt2 replied to StormRN's topic in Government, Military

    check out this website at military.com http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningthemilitary/f/faqenlage.htm Here is "Title 10", (click on it) and look under Army..... Part II Personnel........

  16. Doubts about age...

    olderthandirt2 replied to jennifer7010's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Itshamrtym, yeah, the "age waiver" thing is a bummer. The Army Nurse Corp stopped it last year in May (2009) for all nurses. Now currently, I don't know....maybe they are taking "age waivers" again...

  17. Doubts about age...

    olderthandirt2 replied to jennifer7010's topic in Government, Military

    So, thats where you have been keeping! Be safe, Happy holidays :)

  18. Doubts about age...

    olderthandirt2 replied to jennifer7010's topic in Government, Military

    Well, yes I was reserve for 14 months, before commissioning Active. You must be Active for the USAGPAN program. The application process for Active & USAGPAN can be done simutaneously and it is a...

  19. Doubts about age...

    olderthandirt2 replied to jennifer7010's topic in Government, Military

    The military is a "big, slow moving wheel" for sure. But have you looked into other branches? I commissioned into the Army Reserve at 46 1/2. Now, at 48yrs I am Active duty in the Army CRNA program. I...

  20. Doubts about age...

    olderthandirt2 replied to jennifer7010's topic in Government, Military

    You'll get there, enjoy the ride

  21. Doubts about age...

    olderthandirt2 replied to jennifer7010's topic in Government, Military

    not for me. I am way, way faster now (at 48) than in my 20's. In fact, I believe I am the fastest female in my USAGPAN class(Army Crna school) per the last APFT in Oct......AND I am the oldest lady :)...

  22. Anyone else going to the USAGPAN in 2011?

    olderthandirt2 replied to Law-Deezie's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes Whip65, I agree. Even wearing a uniform everyday, sometimes I am so focused on my studies that I "forget" that this IS the MILTARY. Plus, They go easy on us students...........0815 report,...

  23. Who loves/likes their school CRNA program and why?

    olderthandirt2 replied to atp23's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Your pay will depends on your rank and time in grade. That is determined by your experience and degrees. You can google nurse anesthesia and find forums specifically for miltary crnas. There are many...

  24. Looking for USAGPAN grads

    olderthandirt2 replied to suds1228's topic in Government, Military

    Originally Posted by suds1228 I am AD USAF and am fortunate enough to be starting the US Army Graduate Program in Nurse Anesthesia (USAGPAN) in San Antonio 6/09. Just looking for some Pearls of...

  25. Military CRNA Programs

    olderthandirt2 replied to Cherish's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I might try to get a job in the civilian world (critical care) then transition to Army.......IMO good luck,