Physician - Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

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 (CRNA) and Officer in the U.Army Nurse Corps will offer you both, and much more. 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. In addition, there are many benefits and incentives you may gain as part of Army nursing: full-tuition scholarships; travel opportunities - to include humanitarian missions; leadership training and responsibilities; an impressive sign-on bonus; Qualified nurses in specific fields may be eligible for bonus payment at their first duty station

• No- or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
• Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System
• Specialized training to become a leader in medicine
• Retention bonuses for continued service after initial contract obligation has been served

Must have a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) Be a graduate of a nursing program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), or accepted by the National League of Nursing (NLN) (if an older degree). CRNA degree must be accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) Must hold a Registered Nurse (RN) license that is current, valid, active, and unrestricted Must possess CRNA board certification S. citizen/Green Card holder/I-551 holder for Active Duty or Army Reserves

Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) is a full tuition, Doctor of Nursing Practice program offered through Baylor University. USAGPAN provides specialized training in field anesthesia to ensure that our graduates are qualified to deploy in times of war, civil disorder, natural disasters or for humanitarian missions. The USAGPAN program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA). Students selected are commissioned as an Active-duty Officer 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, BSN or MSN with minimum GPA of 3.0 from an NLN CNEA, CCNE, or ACEN accredited program, and possess a current unencumbered RN license. Contact your local Army Healthcare Recruiter who can provide additional information on the application process. Army CRNA, visit . 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.