U.S. Army Offers Doctorate Degree Program For Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists
Aug 20, 2008U.S. ARMY OFFERS DOCTORATE DEGREE PROGRAM
FOR CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS
FORT KNOX, Ky., Aug. 20, 2008 – The U.S. Army has expanded the educational programs offered to Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to provide Ph.D. level training at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Md.
Under the program, the Army provides the full cost of attending a Ph.D. course of study in neuroscience, pharmacology, nursing science or education for qualified CRNAs. Qualified participants will serve a minimum of six months on active duty before attending their course of study.
Within the U.S. Army, Nurse Anesthetists serve a vital role, providing specialized care for Soldiers and their Families, and military retirees, including general anesthesia, respiratory care, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and fluid therapy.
"The Army Nurse Corps continues to provide nurses with advanced education and training opportunities that can help them achieve their professional goals and support our mission of providing the best care to our Soldiers and their Families," said COL Carolyn Jolitz, R.N., M.S.N., chief nurse, The Medical Recruiting Brigade, U. S. Army Recruiting Command.
The program supplements the financial incentives currently in place for Nurse Anesthetists, such as annual special pay ranging from $15,000 - $40,000. Other benefits of being an Officer in the Army Nurse Corps include no-cost, on-post housing or tax-free housing and subsistence allowance; no-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for Officers and their Families; low-cost life insurance; attractive retirement benefits with 20 years of qualifying service; a flexible, portable retirement saving and investment plan similar to a 401k; paid continuing education courses, seminars and conferences; 30 days of vacation with pay each year, and opportunities to travel throughout the United States and abroad.
To be eligible for the Nurse Anesthetist Ph.D. program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
· Must have a Masters of Science Degree in Nurse Anesthesia, from an accredited program.
· Current certification as a Nurse Anesthetist.
· Minimum 2 years current experience as a CRNA.
· GPA of 3.5 for Masters of Science Degree in Nurse Anesthesia.
· Completed curriculum vitae.
· Experience in teaching or research (preferred).
· Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
· Be 21 to 42 years of age (age waiver may be available).
· Have a current, valid, unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse.
· Meet the Army’s physical and moral standards.
Currently, there are more than 9,000 Army Nurses who serve in the active Nurse Corps, the Army Reserve and the National Guard. For more information about the Army Nurse Corps and this program, email Major Susan Orcutt-Cloft at susan.orcutt-cloft@usarec.army.mil.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT (AMEDD)
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Army Healthcare annually employs more than 73,500 Active-duty professionals and 72,000 Reserve Soldiers, interacting with more than 200,000 patients on an average day. The Army’s health care system is an $8 billion per year venture, employing 145,000 people and managing the care of three million beneficiaries. The active Army is augmented by a Reserve Component, comprised of health care professionals in Reserve units throughout the United States and abroad.
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