[mammothsnw]

I'm assuming the classes you are talking about are some of the "core" classes such as research, theory, etc..I would maybe email him (LC) your syllabus from IU and say that you are just verifying that the courses you are taking meet the requirements...then save all corespondence you get back from him so you have proof that he said the course meets the requirements.
I hate to scare you but a similar thing happened to a classmate of mine. He already had a Masters degree in another field and LC told him he did not have to take that research class (We took research with the CRNA students as part of our Accel BSN). Turns out halfway through the quarter that LC says sorry I made a mistake since your research class was not 800 level (grad level) it will not transfer as credit here "but hey don't worry... you have to work a couple of years before you can go to CRNA school here anyway so you have plenty of time to take it".
This guy had to wait till the next summer to take the class at UC. Just get everything he tells you in writing....otherwise he will deny he gave wrong information (it's exactly what he did in my friends case whe nhe went to the Dean over this issue). Again I hate to scare you but this guy is a retired HS principal who does this "counseling" as a side job...and he treats it as such. Again sorry to sound so negative..but I have never been so screwed up by someone elses mistakes as when dealing dealing with this guy. Good luck in your program.

[adidasgirl0699]

There is great information on here. I'm thinking about appying to UC's CRNA program in a year or two. I live in the Dayton area, not sure if I'll commute or move, but I'm pretty sure I'll live in the Dayton area after graduation.

I'm just looking for any information about any contracts you can sign with hospitals in my area so that they would help pay for your education in return for a certain service comittment. If no one knows any specific details on that sort of thing, I would appreciate any info on how to go about finding that stuff out. I'm assuming I would have to go to each individual hospital I'm interested in and ... go where? to HR? the OR? I really don't know.

I don't have many "connections" in my hospital, and I know I really need them!

Also, I seen on UC's website that anyone applying must take the GRE test before Sept 2008. What happens to the people applying a couple years from now in regards to the GRE? Anyone know?

Thanks in advance for any info

[PinsAndNeedles]

Hi adidas,

The GRE is changing the format of its questions this year, so I think in order to weigh the scores fairly, they are asking that this years' applicants should take the test before September. Also, the deadline is in October. I am applying this year and I strongly recommend you go to their next information session at UC. They actually have a great q&a session and you get to meet w/ the director and current students. It was very helpful and this is my 1st choice of school. They even get you in touch w/ add'l loan/ grant money.

I'm very disturbed by what I have read about the admin. though. I'm not transferring any credits, but I am curious if they are aware of the inconsistencies. He seemed competent enough at the info session. But I'll be adding a signature of receipt on everything I send in.

[beedog13]

Pinsandneedles,
I am starting @UC this Fall. It has nothing to do with the administration as a whole;it has to do with what I consider to be a bit of an antiquated process. I think UC has enjoyed great status over the years (consistently top 10-ish) and they never lack a good applicant pool--no harm no foul is probably the philosophy. They get the kind of student they want and "if it is not broken;don't fix it." The lack of feedback is the issue. I mean even the info on the website info concerning application is nebulous unless you call and bug people. As the application deadline came and went, I had no concrete idea that everything was received and on the up&up. However, once I received an interview offer it was smooth--the rest played out better than I could have imagined. UC is just a good fit for me for a multitude of reasons and fortunately it panned out.

Beedog

[Quiet1]

All things at UC have gone very smoothly for me (I will be starting in the Fall with Beedog). I did mail all of my stuff overnight with receipt confirmation... In adition, I called to make sure everything was in order. I would (and did) do this at each school I applied to.

The faculty and admimistration at this school seem to be VERY attentive. I e-mailed the head of the department a couple of times and have always gotten a response within the next 24 hour period (usually within a couple of hours).

They have assigned new students in the anesthesia program mentors (upper class students in the anesthesia program) who are able to answer questions about how it really is in the program...and this is before we have even started! This has been a great help to me.

Good luck to you!

[jdiekhof]

Mammothsnw
I did send course descriptions to him and he returned my email saying that four courses would be transferable. I did keep all of that information. However, will that really help me in the future?

Pins and needles
I don't know about you but it has been a long time coming to apply to CRNA school. I am so excited! Where are you from?

Jdiekhoff

[mammothsnw]

hey JD, yeah I would keep the email that he sent you just in case something would happen when you go to actually transfer the credits. Hopefully everything will be fine.
Beedog is right on the money when he said the system there is antiquated...UC prides themselves on being one of the oldest nursing schools around and sometimes I wonder if they have changed any of their info technology since the late 1800's....when they came onto the scene....Like I said before..great CRNA program...but you will see what I mean about "the system" once you're there. I'm sure all programs have their issues ...Kaiser's is the So Cal traffic that already drives me nuts...BTW I have a friend that will be in class with you guys and she is awesome.....maybe I'll end up working with some of you guys if I end up back in Cincinnati. Good luck to you all

[PinsAndNeedles]

Hi jd

I'm from KY. I have been getting all my CRNA stuff together for a year now and I am keeping my fingers crossed. But you're right; it's been a long time coming. I've applied to 4 other schools (even FL) but I am really praying for UC. It just appealed to me more than all the others. I'm not top-of-the-heap by any stretch, but this forum has given me so much insight into the reality of it all. I used to think I had to be freakin perfect, but now I know better. Lets all keep each other posted on how its going.

Forward progress to Fall 2009!!

[jdiekhof]

Pins and Needles
My grades are good, but I am worried about my clinical experience of only 2 years. UC is the only school I am going to apply to, because I can not re-locate. However, I did hear that texas wesleyan has a program in Louisville and Cincinnati, but I don't know to much about their program. Are you taking any graduate core classes to get them out of the way?

Jdiekhoff

[PinsAndNeedles]

jd,

I am my BSN school to see if I can get some core classes out of the way. I have also applied to TWU, but they don't accept transfer credits. They want you to complete all of your CRNA courses w/ them.

2 yrs ICU seems to be just what they want. 1 yr would be cutting it close. And you can count the months up to your point of admission. So make sure you bring that out in your interview. Have you taken the GRE yet? Mine barely makes the minimum and I'm not sure if I should retake it. It was NOT my cup of tea, to say the least.