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

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This years usagpan thread for questions, experiences and information about the CRNA program. 

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Specializes in ICU, Neuro ICU.

Hello! Looking to apply for the next cohort. Currently a new 66S on the reserve side and have 7 years of ICU civilian experience. How does the process go for reservists? Going to be reaching out to my AMEDD recruiter soon, but just wanted some insight first! 

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HamRN_13 said:

Hello! Looking to apply for the next cohort. Currently a new 66S on the reserve side and have 7 years of ICU civilian experience. How does the process go for reservists? Going to be reaching out to my AMEDD recruiter soon, but just wanted some insight first! 

It's essentially the same process. You will just need some military records your recruiter asks for and a conditional release from the unit. That's usually the only thing that's a pain. It's been so long now I'm forgetting things. I believe that we were using PHA's for the medical side. Hopefully that hasn't changed. 

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Thanks for having this thread up. I plan to apply for this program. What kind of records do they ask for the program? Also what do you mean they using PHA's? Do students have to go thru srp before program start?

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Specializes in Army 18D.

Mikey, do you have any idea on how the board views breaks in time of your RN experience. For example I was a RN-BSN before I joined the army as an enlisted 18D(Special Forces medic). I have 3 years of combined ED, ICU, NICU, and trauma ICU, but it's been about 8 years since I worked as a nurse, I have just maintained my licenses while currently being a 18D. Curious what your thoughts are on that?

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Corey Matyskiela said:

Mikey, do you have any idea on how the board views breaks in time of your RN experience. For example I was a RN-BSN before I joined the army as an enlisted 18D(Special Forces medic). I have 3 years of combined ED, ICU, NICU, and trauma ICU, but it's been about 8 years since I worked as a nurse, I have just maintained my licenses while currently being a 18D. Curious what your thoughts are on that?

Ooof that's a question I couldn't answer. I would try and reach out to the Baylor contact and ask for the question to be forwarded to usagpan. I'm sure that's something they will have to think about. 

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Nobu305 said:

Thanks for having this thread up. I plan to apply for this program. What kind of records do they ask for the program? Also what do you mean they using PHA's? Do students have to go thru srp before program start?

The PHA thing is for prior service. People coming from the civilian side will go the meps for a physical once approved. You'll fill out a questionnaire to see if you have any medical issues that need to be looked into and have substantiating documents for. Once approved you can get a physical with them. It's kind of a pain tbh. Otherwise they'll collect normal docs. Social sec, birth cert, CV in a specific format they will give you. Stuff like that. 

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Specializes in Army 18D.

Thanks for the response, I reached out to (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME - PLEASE DO NOT POST IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF THOSE IN YOUR PROGRAM) and got what I needed.

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Getting my file ready and submitting this month (March) for 2026 start. When do you get invited for the phase II after file submission? Do you do the meps after phase II? 

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Anhhhh said:

Getting my file ready and submitting this month (March) for 2026 start. When do you get invited for the phase II after file submission? Do you do the meps after phase II? 

That's a question for your recruiter (who may have to look into it). I would try to complete meps as fast as possible. That's the thing that usually holds people up. 

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hi! I am hoping to apply to the program this upcoming year and am looking for any advice! what helps an applicant stand out? working on CCRN/GRE. Have a 3.4 overall GPA. By the time of application, will have 18 months (give or take) of experience in a level one trauma/burn ICU. 

 

Also, any general information you can provide regarding how the program works for a civilian? How is housing if we have a family? Any info is appreciated! 

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txnurse0114 said:

hi! I am hoping to apply to the program this upcoming year and am looking for any advice! what helps an applicant stand out? working on CCRN/GRE. Have a 3.4 overall GPA. By the time of application, will have 18 months (give or take) of experience in a level one trauma/burn ICU. 

 

Also, any general information you can provide regarding how the program works for a civilian? How is housing if we have a family? Any info is appreciated! 

It is my opinion that the ccrn is a must. GRE is not required but if you score well it will help. Your interview is very important. 
 

civilians will process through a medical recruiting station (not a normal recruiting station), complete the required documents, conducts a phase 2 interview and do a physical at meps. If selected by usagpan you will get orders to report to San Antonio and commission as an officer by your recruiting station. (movers can be arranged to get your stuff). Find the housing of your choice in SA or apply for on base housing. You will leave SA for a month to complete DCC in Oklahoma (the first military etiquette course) then return to SA to complete basic officers leadership course while living at your SA residence. Then you start usagpan. First year is classroom and sim/lab instruction. Second two years are at one of the phase 2 sites. Almost completely clinical. 
 

that's the most concise straightforward response I can provide. I am not part of usagpan so my advice is my own and just a recommendation. 

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