[bk2va03]

To anyone who has any knowledge on this question! What do you think ones chances of getting admitted into a crna program with a gpa of 3.2-3.4, average gre scores, about 2 years of experience at a large teaching hospital, good reccomendations, and possibly ccrn certificate. Just curious, this is what my stats will probably look like in a few years. I just needed some feedback of my chances getting in and advice on what else I could do to make my application stronger. And to those who have been admitted, what do you think actually sold your application. Thank You !

[eph432girl]

I cannot answer the question you posed because I am not at that point yet...

HOWEVER, you miss all the shots you don't take! so go for it... try... study... and if you really want it, find a way to make it happen (regardless of what others say).

I know it will be hard, but then again, anything worth having is worth working hard for.

Christine

[bk2va03]

thanks for the response! anyone else

[CougRN]

if you do well in your interview and you have participated in your unit as well as continued to take educational classes, ie ceu's, then you should be a good candidate.

[OrigamiAirplane]

I have a 3.33 GPA, I just started in a level one medicine ICU and will have one year of experience when I apply (two years by the time I start a program/ if I get in.)

I'm planning on taking chem, o-chem, advanced physiology and of course ACLS/PALS.Still have to take the GRE too.

Even though I wasn't an honors student and those classes won't change my GPA considerably I'm still going to apply. You never know what they are looking for and what's the harm in trying right?

[athomas91]

unless the program of your choice requires the chem, o-chem - do not waste your money ...
your anesthesia program will teach you what you need to know...and i speak from experience - my program has a very strong chem, o-chem, bio-chem teaching and i nor anyone else in my class took those extra classes.

[pinkisnoopi]

I tried to email you bk2va03, but your private box is full. Here's my stats:

My nursing GPA was about 3.5, science about 3.7. I took biochemistry when working (B), & retook the statistics course (A) (I got a C in undergrad). My GRE score is 1190 total: 530 Verbal, 660 Math, 4.0 Analytical on the new test. I have 4.5 years of SICU & Cardiovascular Room experience at a trauma I level center (Washington Hospital Center; you probably heard of it since you live in D.C.). If you have any more questions, feel free to email me: [email]jeanykimchi@gmail.com

[Maxs]

I have pretty much analyzed a former thread regarding nurses who were admitted to CRNA schools. You will need at least one years of ICU experience(this cannot be substituted with ER, L&D, and etc). I believe you need strong science GPA (not sure if biochem is necessary, but it isn't that hard it's just putting organic chemistry into practice). Good nursing GPA, and a cumulative GPA around 3.4 and up. Here's the catch; when people say GPA and grades are not important, it's not true. They are more vital to your application then any of the supplemental materials. In order to get the interview, you must look good on paper. However, you need to perform tremendously on your interview in order to be considered for admission. This formula should predict your chances of getting accepted. See if this formula helps

Admission = GRE + GPA + In. 3.33 + 3.33 +3.33 = 10.0

So this is what you do for your GPA let's say it's like 3.5/4.0. well you can just convert it to fit the formula like this 3.5 GPA x 3.33 fGPA/4.00 GPA = 2.9 fGPA.

then you do the same with your GRE scores.

To guestimate how well your interview may go, do this:

Formula GPA + Formula GRE/ 2 so if you have 2.9 fGPA + 3.1 fGRE / 2 = 3.0 In

Then plug in to see where you stand like this A = 2.9fGPA + 3.1fGRE + 3.0 fIn
Admission = 9.0
They some kind of a formula to determine who is in and who is out.

Again in order to reach the Interview you must have good GRE and GPA.
I think they also give points for your race/ethnicity and etc....I hope this makes sense.

Maxs

[uuhmaybe]

Here is what I think. I think you have to have the total package. Every institution is different. I got in at Mayo and I will be starting in sept 2005. My number were very average and I think I had other things as well. I am very active on the unit and within the department of nuring. They new the doctors who wrote my recs. I am also of ethic minority. There were applicants who had better numbers than me and did not get in. There were other ethic minorities who did not get in. I truly believe I had a little bit of everything not alot of one thing. I, as well as other applicants, analyzed the interviewing/application process over and over again. It is sometimes bizarre to me on how they pick the people they pick.

[Maxs]

Originally Posted by CardiacICURN

Here is what I think. I think you have to have the total package. Every institution is different. I got in at Mayo and I will be starting in sept 2005. My number were very average and I think I had other things as well. I am very active on the unit and within the department of nuring. They new the doctors who wrote my recs. I am also of ethic minority. There were applicants who had better numbers than me and did not get in. There were other ethic minorities who did not get in. I truly believe I had a little bit of everything not alot of one thing. I, as well as other applicants, analyzed the interviewing/application process over and over again. It is sometimes bizarre to me on how they pick the people they pick.

Can you share your thoughts on the anyalyses of the interview/application.

Thanks,
Maxs