olderthandirt2

olderthandirt2

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  1. Military CRNA Programs

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

    The Army CRNA program is "front-loaded", so we do 12 months classroom/simulation/cadavear lab; then 18 months OR work. Right now, our schedule is 5 days a week, roughly 0800-1430 (it can be longer or...

  2. Military CRNA Programs

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

    Not sure, maybe you could contact a HEALTHCARE military recruiter and ask what the current rules are...... good luck

  3. Anyone else going to the USAGPAN in 2011?

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

    After thinking about your post for a few hours, I would like to add a comment that will help civilian pre-crna to understand "the stringent clinical experience" of phase II students. Military medical...

  4. Anyone else going to the USAGPAN in 2011?

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

    No one will argue that Phase II is difficult. And you certainly have inside information regarding the program, but 20% attrition rate is not correct. Regarding attrition rate......many factors are...

  5. Prior Drug Use and Navy Nurse Corps

    olderthandirt2 replied to jackyj's topic in Government, Military

    I know of a few Army RNs with Top security clearances.....one was with rangers/fsh, etc. and the other was the V.President's nurse until last

  6. How does one get assigned to an Army forward surgical team?

    olderthandirt2 replied to UGADawgs's topic in Government, Military

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

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

    Hi, Yes you are eligible, if you are young enough to do 20 yrs (counting prior service if you have), ie...if you have no prior service, then you must be younger than 40 (or 42, cant...

  8. OBLC (lots of) Questions(please reply)

    olderthandirt2 replied to hopeful_army_NP's topic in Government, Military

    I completely agree that online learning takes a ton of self motivation. Whether you choose to complete degrees "online or in-class settings" is a personal choice. I respect that aspect, personally for...

  9. OBLC (lots of) Questions(please reply)

    olderthandirt2 replied to hopeful_army_NP's topic in Government, Military

    Not sure the Army will pay for an "online degree" and personally.....an "Online Phd" program is *******' inferior. If you are going to put the time into a real doctorate......go for the real...

  10. Does STRAP program accept online classes?

    olderthandirt2 replied to dynastykb's topic in Government, Military

    I would double check the part of "being able to fulfill my reserves strap obligation on active duty". I know of another person who has a "strap obligation" and can not go active duty to attend the...

  11. First couple months

    olderthandirt2 replied to vitkev13's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Currently in CRNA school.....Army doesnt allow you to work during USAGPAN..... good

  12. License question

    olderthandirt2 replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    I had a similar situation. Lived and licensed in Oregon, moving to Tx for Active duty. I applied and got a Tx license, THEN when we moved here, I sent them a "change of residential status--primary...

  13. OBLC experience week 1

    olderthandirt2 replied to joannekuhl's topic in Government, Military

    Yep,I think it's about $25 per

  14. OBLC experience week 1

    olderthandirt2 replied to joannekuhl's topic in Government, Military

    I did OBLC without a car and was fine........ I would not drive my vehicle for 1300 miles unless I was REGULAR ARMY and they were paying me to do it!!! Yeah, I walked alot, so what? It is OBLC!!!...

  15. Military CRNA School

    olderthandirt2 replied to poja_18's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    my pay is about $1900 after taxes, every two weeks......my healthcare is covered (I pay for dental for my husband which is cheap)......only life insurance comes out.......I am a 1LT in the Army CRNA...

  16. First couple months

    olderthandirt2 replied to vitkev13's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    So True C-Diff Phil, This is an incredible program, I HIGHLY recommend it to those interested in CRNA schools.....I've experienced civilian schools and now a military approach to graduate...

  17. OBLC experience week 1

    olderthandirt2 replied to joannekuhl's topic in Government, Military

    "hello everyone, i am currently attending oblc and let me tell you it is sooo hot. last week we had 19 ppl go out with heat and just as we got back to base friday evening we lost someone right off the...

  18. First couple months

    olderthandirt2 replied to vitkev13's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hummm interesting......definitely not so with USAGPAN (ARMY Crna program), since the military is shelling out $500,000 for each student's education (plus moves, plus wages).......I guess that is why...

  19. Anyone utilizing Army Reserve STRAP program?

    olderthandirt2 replied to beedog13's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I know you are ready to retire. But the USAGPAN ( Army CRNA) program is top-notch. I am sure you have researched it. I am in it right now, and I can honestly say, "this is the best program you can get...

  20. First couple months

    olderthandirt2 replied to vitkev13's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    thanks, I've heard that. 3rd Masters......I'm not changing my stripes now.....tooo old and stubborn. I also dont "need" to run in 102 degree heat, here in San Antonio, but I do that too. ......I keep...

  21. Commissioning / Re-upping

    olderthandirt2 replied to CMD1's topic in Government, Military

    Wow, that is crazy!! Good info Jeck.....!

  22. First couple months

    olderthandirt2 replied to vitkev13's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Front loaded program. Almost 2months into it.......this last week has been a real eye-opener. I think most of us were pretty confident up until now, with 10% (6 of 60 test completed), but then we were...

  23. Any Nurses Stationed at BAMC

    olderthandirt2 replied to scout2505's topic in Government, Military

    I live Northeast.....not too bad, 25 mins commute (which is fine with me!). Houses are more abundant, the further out you go.....so not too many in Alamo heights, but more outside of 1604...

  24. Commissioning / Re-upping

    olderthandirt2 replied to CMD1's topic in Government, Military

    "I should have my RN 3-6 months before I turn 32 (depending on when I take my boards) and my BSN shortly before I turn 34 (I highly doubt a BSN will take me a full 2 years as I already have two...

  25. Commissioning / Re-upping

    olderthandirt2 replied to CMD1's topic in Government, Military

    Can I go active Duty? Once you pay back your strap, and you meet the "current" qualifications for Active Duty...then yes. I don't know what your age is, but keep in mind currently, there are no "age...