USAGPAN 2022

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This topic is to help those interested in applying for usagpan 2022. (Us army graduate program in anesthesia nursing). I was recently selected to attend in 2021 and I am a recruiter, so I have a unique perspective on this process and I would like to help. 

5 hours ago, murse66s said:

Thank you Mikey for sharing your unique perspective!! It is really unique that you are an applicant and also a recruiter!!

I would like your insight on my situation..

Last month, October 2020, I was accepted to a CRNA school starting June 2021. I would like to apply for STRAP program + HPLP as a 66F Reserve. (I am aware of how many years I would have to serve if I take STRAP + HPLP)

I have talked to a AMEDD recruiter, but that person seemed to be not so knowledgeable about this. Therefore, I would love to hear your opinion on this!

I would really appreciate if you would explain me anything you know about this!

Thank you very much in advance!! 

 

I actually did a Youtube video on this if you search ThatArmyNurse. But strap paybacks are 1 year for every 6 months or the program taken. Example: 2 years of strap = 4 years of army reserve payback. 

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Specializes in CVICU.

Stumbled across these threads in my search for more information about the USAGPAN.  After reading through the 2020 and 2021 posts, I have to say MikeyD... you are the man.

I’m currently a 66S with the reserves, and am looking to apply in 2022 after completing OChem (most likely through ICCC Online) and the GRE.

To the best of anyone’s knowledge, outside of the CCRN, does much weight get put into other professional accomplishments?   Charge nurse, committee/project involvement, Daisy/Nightingale nominations, etc.?  I’m fairly involved at my current hospital, but if this participation doesn’t help me achieve my goal of acceptance into the program then I would rather refocus my efforts to studying.

As a reservist, I will already have completed DCC and BOLC prior to my application.  If I were to be accepted, would I start in June like it sounds like VA students do or would I just repeat?

 

 

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7 hours ago, Msawyer8998 said:

Stumbled across these threads in my search for more information about the USAGPAN.  After reading through the 2020 and 2021 posts, I have to say MikeyD... you are the man.

I’m currently a 66S with the reserves, and am looking to apply in 2022 after completing OChem (most likely through ICCC Online) and the GRE.

To the best of anyone’s knowledge, outside of the CCRN, does much weight get put into other professional accomplishments?   Charge nurse, committee/project involvement, Daisy/Nightingale nominations, etc.?  I’m fairly involved at my current hospital, but if this participation doesn’t help me achieve my goal of acceptance into the program then I would rather refocus my efforts to studying.

As a reservist, I will already have completed DCC and BOLC prior to my application.  If I were to be accepted, would I start in June like it sounds like VA students do or would I just repeat?

 

 

I would focus on the ccrn, and meeting the requirements. If you have completed DCC and bolc you would be starting in June. You would not repeat those courses. 

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Specializes in CVICU.

Sorry should have said I already have my CCRN.  Again I so appreciate your insight and willingness to help others trying to sift through this process!

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Specializes in NICU.

Following this topic ?

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On 1/5/2021 at 3:45 AM, Msawyer8998 said:

Stumbled across these threads in my search for more information about the USAGPAN.  After reading through the 2020 and 2021 posts, I have to say MikeyD... you are the man.

I’m currently a 66S with the reserves, and am looking to apply in 2022 after completing OChem (most likely through ICCC Online) and the GRE.

To the best of anyone’s knowledge, outside of the CCRN, does much weight get put into other professional accomplishments?   Charge nurse, committee/project involvement, Daisy/Nightingale nominations, etc.?  I’m fairly involved at my current hospital, but if this participation doesn’t help me achieve my goal of acceptance into the program then I would rather refocus my efforts to studying.

As a reservist, I will already have completed DCC and BOLC prior to my application.  If I were to be accepted, would I start in June like it sounds like VA students do or would I just repeat?

 

 

I would focus on the ccrn, and meeting the requirements. If you have completed DCC and bolc you would be starting in June. You would not repeat those courses. 

All FYI. The army board is 13-15 July this year. Much earlier. I would start the process ASAP 

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The board has moved up 2 months. It is now in July so you would want to talk to a recruiter ASAP and make sure you are aligning with the application timeline. 

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Specializes in MICU with SICU & NCCU cross-training.
On 1/15/2021 at 10:27 AM, MikeyD said:

The board has moved up 2 months. It is now in July so you would want to talk to a recruiter ASAP and make sure you are aligning with the application timeline. 

Wow, this is a big change from the historical September boards I’ve read about in other threads! Thank you so much for the heads up on this. Any indication why the Army is moving the timeline up so drastically?

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52 minutes ago, EEJ said:

Wow, this is a big change from the historical September boards I’ve read about in other threads! Thank you so much for the heads up on this. Any indication why the Army is moving the timeline up so drastically?

There really wasn’t enough time for everyone to prepare and for recruiting to finish all the admin stuff before students started shipping to training. This will alleviate a lot of issues and make for a less stressful process for the applicant. 

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Specializes in Critical Care.

Any changes to the GRE requirement? The admissions requirement says competitive score....semi vague. I realize historically they recommend a >300 to apply etc. Cheers. 

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Just now, antsrt4 said:

Any changes to the GRE requirement? The admissions requirement says competitive score....semi vague. I realize historically they recommend a >300 to apply etc. Cheers. 

It says “competitive” but they mean 300. They have the authority to flex on that if they want but last year they we’re strict about it. Basically I don’t have a concrete answer ?

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Specializes in Critical Care.
22 minutes ago, MikeyD said:

It says “competitive” but they mean 300. They have the authority to flex on that if they want but last year they we’re strict about it. Basically I don’t have a concrete answer ?

haha...makes sense thanks for sharing bro...fingers crossed

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