RN-->CRNA via AF/Navy

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Hello I am a senior in college graduating this May (2017) and I am applying for Accelerated BSN programs. I have been thinking about funding the ABSN through any special programs that come about from commissioning as an officer in either the Navy or AF. I am also still on the fence whether I want to do Active Duty or Reserves. I know you need 36 months of active duty to qualify for the GI bill (100%). My ultimate goal is to get my DNAP and become a CRNA.

1. How likely/possible/worth it is it to get 36 months active duty through the reserves?

2. I have heard it would be good to wait to commission (active duty) till I get a year experience in Critical Care in the civilian sector, so that when I do commission I could use the HPSP (AF) to pay for CRNA school while getting payed to be active duty and would possibly serve a shorter commitment after. Is this true? If so, would I enter into CRNA school right away or would I need to work as critical care nurse for another year (or however long) in the military before?

3. Are there specifically Navy/AF CRNA schools that have a doctorate program?

4. Or would it be more wise to attend a civilian CRNA school, and then use the HPSP (AF) to fund it and commission after?

I have acquired most of my information from online threads and the military websites and have spent a little more time researching the AF. If any of my facts are wrong please let me know. And I greatly appreciate any help I can get. Thank you!

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