[MB37]

Very interesting...I live in Tampa, and while I won't be applying for a few more years, Wolford was (is) definitely on my list. All of you who go there - do you mind telling us why you chose them over other options if you had them? I'm sure every program will be very difficult and life-consuming, and I'm limited in my geography (husband has to live in Tampa area) so Wolford is definitely on the short list. Any more infomation would be very welcome.

[wolfordstudent]

Originally Posted by CRNA2b2008

As a senior student at WC I feel I have had excellent clinical experience. I have well over 1000 cases and feel confident when in clinicals. Some students in other schools struggle to meet the total case requirements (550). I have had a great heart rotation, OB rotation, and done Ped's in three different locations with very seasoned CRNA's -20+yrs. I also have done tons of endos, radiology cases, eyes, and more ortho (spinal/epidural) than I can remember.....I could go on,and on and on!!! The point is you have been given an awesome opportunity,..... the chance to become a CRNA. You could be the best student at the worst school or the worst student at the best school -it really boils down to what you make out of the OPPORTUNITY you have been given.

The school has good points, but it also has bad points. Let's drop political corectness at the door and be open about issues.
I haven't yet seen anybody saying that I'm lying. And yes, I'm frustrated and venting.

[EricEnfermero]

To the SRNA Forum.

[crna2009]

Originally Posted by wolfordstudent

The school has good points, but it also has bad points. Let's drop political corectness at the door and be open about issues.
I haven't yet seen anybody saying that I'm lying. And yes, I'm frustrated and venting.

what is "being open about issues" here going to accomplish? have you tried talking to the school at all?

[FLCRNA2011]

I am very worried now! I applied to Wolford and was accepted. I do not start until October 2008. When I interviewed with the college they seemed very open to helping individuals through their classes. I felt more like a person then just a number to them. I hope that it i not as bad as described.

[Frigle]

I am currently attending The Gooding Institute of Nurse Anesthesia in Panama City, Fl, and I have heard nothing but good things about Wolford College. I knew a couple CRNA's that went there and they both seemed happy with their education. My father is a CRNA and has been for 30 years, and he has been impressed by Wolford College graduates. The way I see it is that there is BS in every college, it is what you do with it that matters. Make lemonade out of lemons. It all has to do with your ATTITUDE.

[CRNAGAL]

Frigle is right, there is some amount of unfairness and BS at every school of anes and if you spend your time worrying about everyone else and complaining you will have problems. I know its not easy, there were alot of issues at my school, too. Just got to jump through the hoops while your there, keep your mouth shut, try to fly under the radar, and keep your eyes on the prize.
To FLCRNA2011, there have been alot of positive posts about Wolford here, too. Keep in mind these are posts on a bulletin board not necessarily reflecting the opinions of all Wolford students.

[Pavelek1]

I have been reading all the comments and it seems to me that this is a simple case of supply and demand. Since there is a shortage of CNRA's at this time, it would make sense that school might be a little generous. I think thats ok, those who do not make the cut will be move on.

[krzysiu]

I have been told by a couple of school directors that sometimes it is up to you to make the best out of an experience. It is o.k. to be proactive and earnestly attempt to put yourself in a foremost situation as possible. Unfortunately, the reality of the matter is many programs are far from perfect. Maybe it is time to step up and do what you need to do to become the best CRNA you can be during your brief time there...

chris

Originally Posted by wolfordstudent

I am a current WC student in full time clinicals.
I am very dissapointed in the way the program is run.
From a didactic point of view, they accept more than necessary and than the class is trimmed (30% drop rate). That's unfair to the students that shouldn't be here - they spend time and money pursuing something that is out of reach for them.
In clinicals, they have too many students in the OR's. More than 60% of rooms have two students all the time. (you are not getting the clinical exposure needed).
This crowding was my main concern before accepting their offer. I should have gone to any other school that accepted me (other schools accept 12 students/yr, and have 20 or more OR's) where student numbers are less than the available OR's.

The last 3 classes accepted have been between 36 and 43 students per class. ... and they accept 2 classes each year !

To top it off, as of today, half of their CRNA's have graduated in the past 18 months, and they cannot be the best instructors b/c they're not experienced enough.

In conclusion, I am very dissapointed with the program.

Good luck and don't forget: during the interview process, "smile and look cuddly, boys!".

[Pavelek1]

Originally Posted by krzysiu

I have been told by a couple of school directors that sometimes it is up to you to make the best out of an experience. It is o.k. to be proactive and earnestly attempt to put yourself in a foremost situation as possible. Unfortunately, the reality of the matter is many programs are far from perfect. Maybe it is time to step up and do what you need to do to become the best CRNA you can be during your brief time there...

chris

I agree, you have to make the best of the experience. The world is not always a fair place, you need to fight your way to the top.

cp