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 (CRNA) and Officer in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps offers both, and much more. As a member of the Army health care team, you will provide specialized care to patients requiring general anesthesia, respiratory care, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and fluid therapy. You will be making a difference in the health of servicemembers, retirees, and their families.

Whether you choose Active Duty or the Army Reserve, you will work alongside professionals at the top of their fields while helping expand the boundaries of medicine. If you choose the Army Reserve, you can continue to work in your community and serve when called upon.

Advanced Education Opportunity

The U.S. 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 graduates are qualified to deploy in times of war, civil disorder, natural disasters, or for humanitarian missions. The program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).

Students selected for USAGPAN are commissioned as Active-duty Officers and receive full pay and allowances commensurate with their rank assigned during the entire program. This opportunity is designed for those with at least one year of Critical Care Nursing experience and a BSN or MSN from an accredited program.

Benefits and Incentives

Army nursing offers a competitive benefits package including advanced education, full-tuition scholarships, school loan repayment programs, travel opportunities, and leadership training. Qualified nurses in specific fields may be eligible for a sign-on bonus at their first duty station. Additional incentives include repayment of qualifying educational loans 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 annually, and commissary and post exchange shopping privileges. Retention bonuses are also available for continued service after the initial contract obligation.

How to Apply

Have questions or want more information? To learn more about becoming a U.S. Army CRNA, 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. For specific details on the USAGPAN program, qualifying requirements, and curriculum, visit https://www.baylor.edu/nursing/armydnp/.