NURSE ANESTHETIST

Certified Registered 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 and officer in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps will offer you both, and much more.

Job Description

• Provide specialized care to patients requiring general anesthesia, respiratory care, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and fluid therapy.
• Make a difference in the health of servicemembers, retirees, and their families.
• Work alongside professionals at the top of their fields while helping expand the boundaries of medicine.

Benefits

• Advanced education with full-tuition scholarships.
• School loan repayment programs.
• Travel opportunities, including humanitarian missions.
• Leadership training and responsibilities.
• 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.

Requirements

• Must have a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or an Advanced Nursing Degree (ADN).
• 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 pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and board certifications.
• Must hold a current, valid, active, and unrestricted license to practice nursing.
• Must have a license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico.
• Must be eligible for board certification.
• Must be between 21 and 42 years of age.
• Must be a U.S. citizen for Active Duty.
• Must have permanent U.S. Residency for Reserve duty officers.

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.

For more information about becoming a U.S. Army Nurse Anesthetist, visit your local Army Healthcare Recruiter to learn how you can get started on your journey as an Army CRNA.