rncandi01

"They are strict and not everyone can handle the stress and some people who have physical limitation are out of the picture. You gotta have recommendation letters, GRE, and 1 yr of ICU exp, and other requirements. Assuming he hasnt...he's gotta speak with a recruiter BEFORE even remotely thinking about moving. But anyways, i dont know what your husband's qualifications are..." Well, being qualified will probably most likely not be a problem. He has been an ICU nurse for almost 5 years, just helped open a new open heart unit and has his CCRN. He is very well liked and known as an outstanding employee, so letters of recommendation are no problem. He just needs to take the GRE. Very tough decisions to make!! I appreciate the input!

What a great insight! I will be graduating this time next year and I am terrified. I am especially hoping to do labor and delivery so I will have more than one to care for!! I fear looking stupid now but I can blame it on being a student- I know it all comes with learning though! CONGRATS to you!

So my husband is considering joining the military to get his CRNA. We currently live in Fort Mill, SC and from what I have read, he would have to go to either Maryland or Texas. I am OK moving, however we do have an 11 yr old who is VERY happy where we are so we have considered him going to school himself and visiting frequently. We have read about all the benefits of being paid while in school, having the education paid for, medical insurance, etc...but MY biggest fear is deployment. I couldn't imagine being away from him all the years for schooling and then have him deployed for a year or more. Anyone have any advice- are the benefits truly worth it or are we missing something? Is there a very good chance of deployment?Does anyone live on the bases in Maryland or Texas and love it? We are very torn, so any advice from EXPERIENCED people, may help give us some insight. Thanks!!