USAGPAN 2019

Civillian applying for direct commission. Do you have to go through the scroll process? I've read on other forums that sometimes that takes so long you miss the class. Has me worried. Then again I haven't even been accepted yet so I guess I just need to wait and take it one step at a time. Hard though.

There were only I believe 8 active duty selected for the program to start next year, compared to 19 from the previous year. That leaves a lot more civilian/reservist spots available. Good luck to all that are applying.

Man that is good news. I wonder if not as many applied. I've been trying to keep my anticipation at bay by working on my PT for possible BOLC next year.

I wonder if there are less slots overall or if there are less active duty applicants this year. SoldierMurse, were you an active duty applicant? Will you be attending in 2019?

There were likely just less applicants. They generally have 40 slots each year between military and civilian/reservists. Funding can change this but I know it has been 40 for the last three years. I applied two years ago for the program. When the results are released each year they contain all Army nurse Corps officers selected for all programs including Anesthesia. Since I am a critical care nurse I usually check the results each year to see which of my previous coworkers were selected for Anesthesia and Critical Care CNS. The results last summer there were approximately 6-8 active duty selected for Anesthesia to attend next summer. This potentially leaves 32 or so slots for civilian/reservists.

I know on the active duty side besides meeting the minimum requirements (GRE, ICU time, prerequisite classes), the biggest gatekeeper to getting into the program is receiving the Phase II director's recommendation. Not sure if its the same for civilian applicants. Good luck in your application.

Thanks for the insight, it makes me hopeful! I'm personally not quite at the height/weight requirement quite yet, but I'm hopeful I can reach it in time for this application cycle.

My husband is currently in Phase 2 of the program and loving it. I can tell you that you will have time to meet height/weight requirements once you get in. You'll have to pass the requirements for MEPS, but then you'll have through the end of BOLC to pass the PT test and height/weight.

Is anyone out there applying to USAGPAN 2019 as a VA candidate? Also, does anyone know exactly how many VA applicants are accepted each year? I've read that they accept four per cohort, but I'm not sure how accurate that info was.

Good luck to everyone!

Your info is correct. They can accept up to 4 each year. I just read the rest of the posts and it's too bad they don't have the funding this year.

pkstien: Again, thank you for your very helpful and relatable input on this thread. Congratulations on your recommendation and best of luck to you in the USAGPAN! I have indeed checked the USAGPAN 2018 thread and it has also given me a lot of insight into this interview process.

I will be attending my phase II interview (ie, the moment of truth) next week. It truly does seem, according to the pertinent documents I received, that such a huge emphasis is placed on not only your own - but your family's readiness for this process. I'm sure I'm not the only person whose wife (or husband/SO) has needed some convincing I remember a PM conversation I had with some USAGPAN graduate a while back, but sadly it doesn't seem to have taken place here on allnurses.com and I can't locate the exact convo... What I do remember though is that the individual seemed to give me a very positive vibe about how his family experienced "military life," although he did feel some small regret for his small child (at the time) who had to change schools. I'd be glad to PM with others interested in the USAGPAN who have family questions, as I've had to approach this with my own wife (no children yet + I'm definitely in need of ongoing support in this department, please believe it :laugh:)

As a spouse of a current phase 2 student, I can tell you that a USAGPAN student's success is very much reliant on their family support. Most student that don't make it through the program because of something going on at home, not because of poor academic performance. It is very long hours and the program comes first. It's a lot of sacrifice for families. Just be sure that your spouse has realistic expectations of what the next 3 years will look like and you should be good. I'm more than happy to answer any questions!

hoekan01, thanks for the reassurance. I've actually lost quite a bit of weight this past year and went through MEPS without any problems! I am in much better shape, too, but still nervous about the PT test. Glad I have some time to continue to improve my fitness!

pkstien I know how you feel. Working nights in the ICU for the last six years hasn't done a lot to improve my waistline of fitness. The pushups and situps I think I'm ok with but the run scares me.

New email from Jana @ Baylor. BREAKING: more waiting. ;D

Haha I know, got my hopes up for nothing! Hopefully we will find out in two weeks from now or less!