[deeks310]

Go where it makes sense for you and your family and your finances this will allow you to make the best out of your future...

And really, what is an IVY league school these days? Who cares? I went to a top ten undergrad school (from business to law to nursing) that could probably beat out any Ivy league school and would probably get his proposal accepted before even a HArvard student, But I am working along side someone that went to a school I had never even heard of! I am sure the same is true of your future CRNA classmates.

Ivy league=more debt and only prestige to those who actually know anything about U Penn...
I judge a school by how many points my alma mater football team beats it! Ha Ha! (Harvard would not rate high )
I think my skills/personality will get me hired faster that what the school name is on my diploma.
Come on nurses! be dependent on yourselves not the name brand!
okay, my two cents. Nurses just need to be more confident of themselves and their intelligence.

[NRSKarenRN]

Us News Rankings:

Penn #23 tier
TCU #77 tier ---newer program
http://allnurses.com/forums/f227/ane...-a-219778.html

[Just a CRNA]

Originally Posted by NRSKarenRN

Us News Rankings:

Penn #23 tier
TCU #77 tier ---newer program
http://allnurses.com/forums/f227/ane...-a-219778.html

US News rankings are notorious for being a popularity contest; the objective data is mixed in with subjective opinion. Once again, consider attrition rate, the number of years awarded by the most recent COA visit; the pass rate on certifying exams, and the percentage of CRNA faculty still involved in clinical practice if you want to consider the quality of a program. Those are objective criteria better suited to racking and stacking. If you want to include those programs which already offer a DNP track, that would also be an objective measure of quality.

[kirbybunny]

Originally Posted by valerinna

If anyone has any feedback on TCU CRNA school or U Penn CRNA school, I would appreciate it. I've been accepted to both programs and I can't decide where to go...any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

So.....which did you choose?

~ Jen

[californianurse]

I have an idea she chose the better program! Boo-ya!

[californianurse]

By the way, does anyone know of a website to find all board passing rate stats for NA school? I went to AANA.com, COA, CCNA resources, Wikipedia, Google, etc and I can't find such a website. I would think that there should be one. I'll call AANA tomorrow morning if no one knows the answer.

And yes, I know that the 2006 class has a passing rate of 100% on 1st attempt. I have some friends who are going to begin the application process and would like to be as resourceful as possible.

[jma06]

I don't know anything about the program in at U Penn but I'm in the program at TCU. The biggest factor for me was cost and the fact that it is front loaded. I can't imagine having to do the studying I'm doing along with clinincals. I also can't imagine doing clinicals with out the knowledge base I'm getting. The tution includes your books and TCU has graduate housing that is nice, and isn't outrageous. My top choice was a school in California, but I loved the school and staff at TCU. They also have had 100% pass rate on their boards for the last several years and do again so far this year with only 3-5 people left to take them. For this and other reasons, TCU was right for me. School is HARD and very time consuming. Go where you felt the most comfortable, and where you have the most support. Good Luck!

jma06

[natbug]

How did UPenn tell you that you were invited for an interview? Phone or mail, or e-mail?

[rncg03]

natbug,
i was notified by phone

[valerinna]

They mailed me a letter and told me that I was accepted for an interview. They also sent me an email.