[ufmatt]

It is great to know that the demand for CRNAs is way up, but I worry that sooner than we all think that the supply will be up there too. Take for example the boat loads of people we all know that are planning on becoming crna. However, I suppose the fact that the number of seats in each program are extremely limited. Anyone feel this way?

[bubba]

ufmatt,
I don't think that the number of seats or number of CRNA schools will increase drastically in the near future. As for the boat loads of people woth are planning of becoming CRNAs, the compitition will get stiffer. Just my opinion.

alansmith52,
Just wanted to ask, what does "katotohanan, katotohanan" mean?

[g8rlimey]

I have to agree with ufmatt--along a different line. Take for the example the need for PT's ~10 years ago. Alot of folks wanted to do it and initially it was reasonably easy to get in, then when the supply was greater than demand, the schools became extremely competitive and thus harder to get in...does anyone else agree or see any flaws in my thinking?

[meandragonbrett]

Anesthesia schools have always been very hard to get into. UT only takes 12 students each year.

Brett

[jfpruitt]

I'm scared I'll never get in!! My GPA is about a 3.2 now!!

[meandragonbrett]

It's ok jenn. Work harder and gain experience doing things and just make youself be the best candidate possible. You can do it! Keep up the studying!

Brett

[jfpruitt]

Well, I graduated with a BS in Biology with a 3.5, but then when I started my RN, it dropped to 3.2 mainly b/c I got 2 B's in an 8 hour course. However, an A at my school is impossible b/c we are on "honors" scale! I hope the CRNA programs consider that in my admission. Plus, I took some very hard upper level courses also. Plus, I work FT and go to school FT. When I graduate, I'm planning on doing alot of extra work and gain some good referrals from the hospital here. Thats my hope at least!

[ma kettle]

I surprised that if there are demands for CRNAs that more hospitals don't open more schools. There is money to be made on their part for each paying student. Also, you would think that the hospital then would be able to romance a perspective graduating students of their choice.
I kinda agree with the comment above. When I graduated from school. They were hiring anyone with white shoes. Then about three years later, they were actually laying off and offering early retirements. Now again they claim they are short. But I feel like everything else there are pendulums. They swing. So I am hopeful that I will get into school and graduate in the time frame that allows for a good choice of jobs and pays. But I cannot help be a little sceptical.. Anyone else?
PS. For all those heading off to school this fall and this summer, the anticipation must be exciting, like waiting for Santa Claus...lol
Cheers all
Sandy

[kimberlydrn]

I know someone that got into a program with a 2.98. The key was having good ICU experience, scoring well on his GRE, and interviewing well. The interview is most important. Make sure you have a good knowledge base of all of the drips we administer in the ICU and how they work at the cellular level. I'm working on preparing for my CCRN right now. Supposedly that really helps too, although he got in without it.

[MagicalThinking]

wow...love this article. i want to be a CRNA so it gives me hope...anyway i'm moving back to NYC in august, but where i am right now in SC i've heard that MUSC is being a little more lenient than a lot of schools because not that many people are applying to the anesthesia program. they said this year was relatively easy...well as easy as it can get...the minimum GPA was a 3.5 and usually i think its a 3.7 ? ... from what i hear they lowered it because there weren't enough applicants to fill the program. so to anyone having a hard time getting in you might want to consider moving to Charleston, SC for a few years