http://www.nurse-anesthesia.org/ Military anesthesia can be a whole other world. This is a forum for military CRNAs to tell stories, post pics and discuss how it can be different! en Tue, 21 May 2013 20:25:53 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.nurse-anesthesia.org/images/styles/BlueDemon/misc/rss.png http://www.nurse-anesthesia.org/ http://www.nurse-anesthesia.org/showthread.php/16700-USAGPAN-Clinicals?goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 13:43:12 GMT Edit: Used search function again, and found my answer. My apologies. Edit: Used search function again, and found my answer. My apologies. ]]> Military Anesthesia Forum thejakl http://www.nurse-anesthesia.org/showthread.php/16700-USAGPAN-Clinicals http://www.nurse-anesthesia.org/showthread.php/16695-Hold-Up-With-Commission?goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 18:51:25 GMT Is anyone having a really difficult time getting into Army Reserve? I'm a ICU Nurse and have been board selected but it is taking FOREVER to get commissioned! It has been about 2-3 months and I interview for a anesthesia program next week. My recruiter keeps telling me to hold tight, not sure what to believe. ]]> Military Anesthesia Forum dpeterson05 http://www.nurse-anesthesia.org/showthread.php/16695-Hold-Up-With-Commission http://www.nurse-anesthesia.org/showthread.php/16692-Air-Force-HPSP-Scholarship-for-CRNA?goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 04:11:45 GMT Hi all, I am getting ready to start CRNA school this fall and am in conversations with the Air Force regarding their HPSP scholarship program. I... Hi all,

I am getting ready to start CRNA school this fall and am in conversations with the Air Force regarding their HPSP scholarship program. I have a good idea about the program and am just curious about life as a CRNA in the Air Force. I have met with the recruiter and had some questions answered but want to make sure what I am being told is true. Below are a list of things I have been told and further questions someone may be able to help me with:

1.) It is a three year commitment following graduation.
Is the stop-loss program still in place?
2.) I would go to COT for a month in Alabama and come out as an O2.
3.) I would have the ability to travel oversees (ie Germany, Italy, England)
What is the likelihood of getting to work oversees? What is the likelihood of getting
one of your requested stations?
4.) Deployment is typically every 1.5-2 years and lasts abut 120 days.
How true is this? I have been told that you are deployed for 6 months every 18
months.
5.) The Air Force utilizes a rotation schedule so you know what your assignments will be
on signing day.
6.) There is a lot of support for my wife and kids while I am working and on
deployment.
7.) Air Force CRNAs do not go to FOBs, but are at larger outside hospitals while
deployed.
8.) Air Force CRNAs work 40 hours/week performing anesthesia services
How true is this? How much time/days per week should I anticipate at work away
from the family?

If anyone could just give me some insight to compare what I was told to what it is actually like as an Air Force CRNA, I would greatly appreciate it. I apologize for so many questions. I just want to make sure this is a good move for my family. Thank you for your time. ]]> Military Anesthesia Forum marti402 http://www.nurse-anesthesia.org/showthread.php/16692-Air-Force-HPSP-Scholarship-for-CRNA http://www.nurse-anesthesia.org/showthread.php/16656-USAGPAN-day-to-day-schedule?goto=newpost Sun, 05 May 2013 16:59:18 GMT What is the day to day "routine" during Phase I? (ex. time in class/lab) ]]> Military Anesthesia Forum PeaceKeepr http://www.nurse-anesthesia.org/showthread.php/16656-USAGPAN-day-to-day-schedule http://www.nurse-anesthesia.org/showthread.php/16634-Best-Navy-Hospital-for-Critical-Care?goto=newpost Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:51:11 GMT Howdy,


My name is Jonathan and I'm an RN,BSN in the neurotrauma ICU at a level 1 trauma center in Houston. I love the excitement of taking care of such high acuity patients, and would like to do so while serving my country. As such, I'm applying for the Navy Nurse Corps. My long-term goal is being a Navy CRNA. I will be testing for my CCRN certification once I am eligible in October. If I can, I'd like to go straight into the ICU in the Nurse Corps.


My recruiter is very helpful, but I know you have to take what they tell you with a grain of salt.


She said that once you have your CCRN cert, when your application is accepted, you're guaranteed an ICU position. This almost sounds too good to be true. I've heard/read countless times that ultimately, you go where you're needed the most, whether it be ICU, med-surg, or L&D (no thank you!). Does anybody know if her statement is accurate?


Also, when the time comes to make my dream sheet, I plan on listing the big 3 in order of the highest acuity/me having the best chance of getting directly into the ICU. She said San Diego was by far the best choice, followed by Bethesda, and then Portsmouth. Anyone agree/disagree?


Thank you in advance for your help, and I look forward to reading your responses.


Jonathan ]]> Military Anesthesia Forum Jp307925 http://www.nurse-anesthesia.org/showthread.php/16634-Best-Navy-Hospital-for-Critical-Care