Who loves/likes their school CRNA program and why?

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I am wondering who likes their CRNA program and why. I know that's not very specific but I was just curious. I have attended three very different school's for various types of education and all have their strengths and weaknesses. So anyways, thank you for your responses in advance.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my program............USAGPAN (Army CRNA program).

Why? Because the instructors are SUPER supportive. In fact, they had a separate "meet and greet" for significant others/family.....without the us (the students), to speak about the demands of the program and what support they had to offer family members.

I have been in Civilian Graduate schools and now a Military graduate program. I can absolutely say, this is the best experience I have ever had. And this will be my 3rd Masters of Science.

Why else do I love this program? New facilities, great rapport with professors, excellent rating (2nd in the nation, "missed 1st by 0.1 point".

And, ugh.....I am getting paid to be here (and no tuition).....they are moving my family to go to our next clinical site. (which I can choose).

And "I have a job" automatically with a $40,000/yr pay bonus, when I finish. (and the ability to moonlight)

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I have looked at the army CRNA program, and haven't been able to find out a lot of information about it. What is the starting pay once you complete the program? Are you able to chose where you work once you finish school?

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I have looked at the army CRNA program, and haven't been able to find out a lot of information about it. What is the starting pay once you complete the program? Are you able to chose where you work once you finish school?

Your pay will depends on your rank and time in grade. That is determined by your experience and degrees. You can google nurse anesthesia and find forums specifically for miltary crnas. There are many threads on this subject. As for "assignments" once we are finished with school, we begin our "pay back time" (4.5 yrs). We put in our "preference" for 3 assignments (that are available). Nothing is in stone, the military is very fluid.....

For more info in the USAGPAN program, just google it and you will get the website. If want to call the program director, the # is there,

Good luck,

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