NURSE ANESTHETIST

STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLS AS A CRNA IN ARMY MEDICINE

If you are looking to pursue a career in nursing that combines science with patient care. Being a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and officer in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps will offer you both, and much more.

Outstanding Skills Gained

You’ll provide specialized care to patients requiring general anesthesia, respiratory care, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and fluid therapy. As a member of the Army health care team, you’ll be making a difference in the health of our servicemembers, retirees and their families. And, if you choose the Army Reserve, you can continue to work in your community and serve when called upon. For either path you may choose, join us and work alongside professionals at the top of their fields while helping expand the boundaries of medicine.

Outstanding Benefits

In addition, there are many benefits and incentives you may gain as part of Army nursing : Advanced education, full-tuition scholarships; school loan repayment programs; travel opportunities – to include humanitarian missions; leadership training and responsibilities; an impressive sign-on bonus and a competitive benefits package.

• Qualified nurses in specific fields may be eligible for bonus payment at their first duty station
• Repayment of qualifying educational loans to lending institutions paid over three years
• No- or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
• Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System
• 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
• Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
• Specialized training to become a leader in medicine

Eligibility Requirements

Outstanding Advanced Education Opportunity

The U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing is a full tuition, Doctor of Nursing program offered through Baylor University. The USAGPAN program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA). Students selected are commissioned as an Active-duty Soldier and receive full pay and allowances commensurate with their rank assigned during the entire program. Applicants must have at least one year of Critical Care Nursing experience as defined by the Council of Accreditation (COA), with competitive Graduate Record Exam scores. Contact your local Army Healthcare Recruiter who can provide additional information on the application process. Learn more about the USAGPAN program, qualifying requirements, and curriculum by visiting https : / / www.baylor.edu / / nursing / armydnp / .

Have questions or want more information?

To find out more information about becoming a U.S. Army Nurse Anesthetist, visit www.goarmy.com / amedd . You may also reach out to your local Army Healthcare Recruiter to learn how you can get started on your journey as an Army CRNA.