by Nicki (Akron,Ohio,US) I have a B.S. major Biology specialization in Microbiology and a Minor in Chemistry. I worked a crazy job 70+ hr./week and 3rd shift for a good chunk of my degree. I also got married had a kid, basically life happened. Well that took a toll on my GPA cumulative 2.772. This […]
Previous misdemeanors from 15 years ago
I’m very interested in becoming a CRNA. I have a high GPA, 4 years of ICU experience at a trauma I, my GRE score was just above 300 (not stellar), I’ve shadowed a CRNA and I have many other strong points on my CV. However, lurking behind all of that are 2 underage drinking tickets […]
Requirements?
by Jonathon (US) I am getting BS in Biochemistry, I have a 3.5 and I want to become a CRNA with this degree I won’t have the BSN that most CRNA programs require and given that I’m not an RN nor have an associates in nursing I have never practiced nursing. Is there a school […]
Undergraduate Degree in Unrelated Field
by Katie (Huntington Beach, CA, USA) I graduated from college with a degree in English in 2003 and live in CA. What is the best way for me to transition from a career in finance over to a career as a CRNA? Do I need to start from scratch? Thank you, Katie Comments for Undergraduate […]
Want to become a CRNA for the wrong reasons?
by RealRN How many people on this site actually want to be a Nurse Anesthetist because they are actually interested in anesthesia? Because i get the feeling most people only want to become a CRNA because of the salary. And at least if you want to find out about how to be a crna you […]
Is the market for CRNAs flooded?
by Blake You mentioned something that the CRNA market would be flooded (sorry I can’t remember exactly). I’m applying for nursing programs right now and frequently talk to new students on my own campus that are planning on becoming nurse anesthetists. The number of students that I talk to kind of discourages me since it […]
Should I accept CRNA school 4/2015 or 4/12016
y Jo (Fremont, Ca) Hi I got accepted in CRNA starting 4/2015. The school is about 2.5 hours away. Briefly about me. This is my second marriage. I have two girls from my first husband, 12 and 17 years old. My biggest fear is not being with my children for the crucial years of their […]
Would the Doctorate make a CRNA more valuable?
by R.H. (WY) Ok, I am just getting started in the nursing field. I do not know everything nor will I claim to. I am 34 and have been looking into the CRNA degree for a while. I am still working on my associate degree so I have a long way to go. As it […]
Do CRNAs actually start lines such as Art line, central lines, swan ganz???
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Interviews for UAB in Birmingham
by Tamara (Chelsea, AL) I have been offered an interview for their 2012 program. I am wondering about the interview, of course. I have heard it is a panel interview with no clinical questions. Is this correct? Thanks!! Join in and write your own page! It’s easy to do. How? Simply click here to […]
How important is the interview?
by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (North Carolina) As I was reading through Wake Forest’s CRNA School page, I was impressed with this advice and though I would post it here. It is written by one of the most competitive programs, and by the same (theoretical) group of people you’ll be interviewing with, so […]
ER considered critical care experience?
by Deena (NY) Hi all! I was told that ER is not “really” considered Critical Care experience. I work in a Level 1 trauma, ER, in which I do a great deal of ICU nurse care to my patients that are accepted or being evaluated into the ICU. So, is this considered Critical care? Comments […]
Is LTAC ICU experience acceptable ICU experience?
by K H (CA) I am hearing conflicting things regarding LTAC ICU experience. Some coworkers are saying it doesn’t count as acute icu experience but by definition, it is long-term acute care. Most CRNA programs do not mention whether it is accepted or not. I did find one school that did list it as acceptable […]
Experience Required- Why?
by Lorie (Aberdeen, MD) I have yet to have someone explain why CRNAs must stop school to work for the 3-5 yrs it takes to secure an ICU job to even qualify for most programs. Doctors are not required to work as physicians before advancing to the next level of training. What is the evidence-based […]
Hard program lower my GPA for CRNA school. Help
by Kelly I have been privileged enough to attend one of the best nursing schools in the country. I am proud to have learned so much, but the level of difficulty in my classes has lowed my skill level significantly. I am incredibly serious about becoming a CRNA but I feel this will never be […]