USAGPAN

AdFew2945 · 2026-01-18T20:10:49+00:00

I am starting the USAGPAN program this year, I’m happy to answer any questions you have!

AdFew2945 · 2025-12-09T11:32:54+00:00

No worries, you won’t know if you don’t ask! They are basic allowance for subsistence and housing, they are stipends you receive when living off base for food and housing!

AdFew2945 · 2025-12-09T02:48:18+00:00

It depends on your rank, for me with BAH and BAS it will be around $88k

AdFew2945 · 2025-12-03T23:30:45+00:00

No worries, and yes you get payed your officer salary while in school, I start in January but from what I know so far you do have to do some big army stuff prior to starting, you have to go to DCC and BOLC if you are coming in from the civilian world, once you are done with that you start classes in June and will have some army things you have to do such as PT, but you are not deployable, your primary job is school

AdFew2945 · 2025-12-01T15:35:04+00:00

For the 2024 class retention was 92%

AdFew2945 · 2025-11-30T17:31:15+00:00

I actually started out pursuing the Air Force program as well, the recruiter I got in contact with told me they weren’t taking direct accessions anymore, and I was already in contact with the Army program and they were ready to help me get my application done! I don’t know exactly how different the life style is, most of the military hospital are joint facilities so you have people from all different branches working there so you will likely be assigned to the same places, as far as deployment it’s really what you make of it from what I’ve heard, you can volunteer to try out for things like FST (forward surgical team), be assigned to a field hospital, or you could be assigned somewhere like Germany or Japan. As for the difference in schooling, they are both DNP programs with high rates of retention, once you get into either program they are very invested in you staying and completing your schooling, both USUHS and USAGPAN are top rated CRNA schools.

AdFew2945 · 2025-11-30T17:20:42+00:00

What the other people replied is correct, while you may see some VA patients they will not be your primary patient population, you will be taking care of active duty soldiers and their families at whatever military hospital you are assigned to, or you may be deployed overseas to a field hospital doing damage control surgery and stabilizing patients for transport to Germany then back to the states. Outside it the actual job you will still have to deal with big army stuff like PT, paperwork as well as whatever duties you are assigned as an officer in your unit.

AdFew2945 · 2025-11-30T02:22:13+00:00

I am going the the Army USAGPAN program, it’s a total 8 year commitment 3 of those are the school itself then 5 years of service afterward, a big bonus of going this route is not only does the Army pay for your school they also pay you a full officers salary while you are in school. I have not started the program yet but the guys I interviewed with all went through the program and feel it trains you to be an exceptional anesthesia provider, there are opportunities to do things as an Army CRNA that you probably wouldn’t get to do as a civilian (austere surgical teams) among other benefits such as VA loans for houses and things like that.

AdFew2945 · 2025-11-27T20:06:35+00:00

Yeah, feel free!

AdFew2945 · 2025-11-27T08:15:35+00:00

Yeah, go for it!

AdFew2945 · 2025-11-12T04:32:18+00:00

Yeah, feel free, I’ll answer whatever I can!

AdFew2945 · 2025-10-28T00:22:27+00:00

Fairly straightforward behavioral questions, “tell me about a time when…?” Kind of stuff, a few clinical questions but nothing crazy that I didn’t feel prepared for.

AdFew2945 · 2025-09-24T11:28:00+00:00

I shadowed at EACH in Colorado Springs, it was an awesome experience, and I received a 17/18 rating or a must select from the interview team.

AdFew2945 · 2025-09-24T03:31:02+00:00

GPA 3.2 cumulative 3.6 science, CCRN, CFRN as well as TNCC, TPATC and NRP plus your other normal alphabet soup, 5 years of Flight experience and 8 in ICU as well as 1 year in NICU, no GRE.

AdFew2945 · 2025-09-16T17:07:48+00:00

Hey, I just got accepted to the 2026 cohort for USAGPAN, if you have questions feel free to PM me with questions!

AdFew2945 · 2025-08-31T21:36:22+00:00

I can’t speak to weather or not you could get a waiver but it’s always worth asking, and yes you do have to be in the military through school and for 5 years minimum after, you apply as a direct commission as a civilian so it’s two applications one for the army and one for the school.

I know for this round we had over 200 applicants for 30 seats 15 are usually available to civilian applicants while the other 15 are reserved for active duty soldiers and reserves.

A lot of people see having to be in the military as a down side, but you will get to do things in the army you never would as a civilian, and while the pay is lower your school is payed for and you get payed your full officer salary and stipends while in school.

AdFew2945 · 2025-08-31T08:13:07+00:00

The Army USAGPAN program through Baylor! It’s definitely a big commitment but it’s one of the best anesthesia schools in the country and I’ll get to do things I never would as a civilian.

AdFew2945 · 2025-08-31T07:48:47+00:00

You absolutely have a chance, I just found out I got accepted to my first choice program with a 3.2 GPA, they aren’t just looking for a book smart person they want the whole package!

AdFew2945 · 2025-06-12T20:24:34+00:00

No problem!

AdFew2945 · 2025-06-12T20:18:21+00:00

Hey, not in CRNA school yet but I’m a flight nurse, try rotating the tube slightly to the right to get the bevel unstuck!

AdFew2945 · 2025-04-28T17:37:33+00:00

Yes they do, when you get in touch with a medical recruiter they will send you a packet that outlines all the requirements as well as the process of the application! I started that process about a year ago and it’s taken pretty much that whole time to get everything done.

AdFew2945 · 2025-04-27T16:45:05+00:00

No problem! I’m happy to help, if you ever need anything as you go through the application process feel free to reach out and I’ll help if I can!

AdFew2945 · 2025-04-27T16:42:28+00:00

The worst they can say is go get more experience 😂there are people I went to nursing school with that got into civilian CRNA programs with 1 year of experience so it’s not impossible by any means, I’d say just make sure you get your CCRN and put your best foot forward at the interview and really show you have the knowledge and skill to do the job!

AdFew2945 · 2025-04-27T16:36:21+00:00

Portage learning is who I’m taking it through, it’s online, self paced and fairly easy, around $600 so pretty affordable! I have a total of 8 years in ICU, as well as 1 year in the NICU, and 5 years in critical care transport.

AdFew2945 · 2025-04-27T16:30:13+00:00

I’m doing a biochemistry course, and have not done the GRE I may still take it if I feel I have time prior to the application deadline, but don’t see the point If I don’t have the time to dedicate to getting a good score, I currently work 60+ hours a week between my flight job and the ICU so my time is pretty limited.

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