[Pavelek1]

Originally Posted by 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.

Put it this way, just consider yourself lucky to be in the program. You will have a nice career with really good pay. You will be a true advanced professional when you finish. Its like getting your stripes after basic training, you are one of the elite. Just think of all the people who do not have your status or an opportunity at this type of education?

When I apply for this program I only hope to get accepted, it seems a million miles away.

cp

[FlGasman]

Here is an interesting point- The maximum a school's accreditation renewal can get is 10 years. Four years is the minimum. I believe wolford's renewal was for the minimum of four years which suggest there are some issues the accreditation board had with Wolford. my .02..

[deepz]

Originally Posted by FlGasman

Here is an interesting point- The maximum a school's accreditation renewal can get is 10 years. Four years is the minimum. I believe wolford's renewal was for the minimum of four years which suggest there are some issues the accreditation board had with Wolford. my .02..

Isn't it a new program? Wouldn't a shorter term accreditation be the prudent approach?

I wouldn't believe anything beyond the facts there.

[FlGasman]

Originally Posted by deepz

Isn't it a new program? Wouldn't a shorter term accreditation be the prudent approach?

I wouldn't believe anything beyond the facts there.

No they are not new. Their first accreditation was for four years which is standard. They just renewed only for four years which is not standard and suggests a problem. If the program was running the way the accrediation committe wanted it they would get ten years.

[deepz]

So the program is four years old then? That's new.

You appear to be presuming unwarranted motivations of the COA.

http://www.aana.com/Credentialing.as...enuID=6&id=954

[FlGasman]

Originally Posted by deepz

So the program is four years old then? That's new.

You appear to be presuming unwarranted motivations of the COA.

http://www.aana.com/Credentialing.as...enuID=6&id=954

Wolford College
Nurse Anesthesia Program
4933 Tamiami Trail
Suite 200
Naples, FL 34103 Program Information
Date of Last Review: 10/2004
Next Review Date: 05/2008
Degree(s): Master of Science
Program Length: 28 months
Starting Month(s): FEB SEP

Thats a four year renewal. Many of the other schools in FL are new so they have a minimum, but The established ones have more except for wolford. And I presume that they have concerns yes. Also i have seen and heard things that concern me as a healthcare provider and for any student who attends wolford.

[crna2009]

from the college website "Wolford college was first founded in 2004. Prior to that it was known as the Norman R. Wolford School of Nurse Anesthesia and was associated with Florida Gulf Coast University. Since 2004, it has been a stand-alone independent college whose sole purpose is to train nurse anesthetists."

It was associated with FGCU and when it broke away to become Wolford College, they had to go through the accreditation process again as a new school. FlGasman you should know that since you attend FGCU. FYI, Wolford College just went through the review process and should hear in 2008 how long their accreditation will be. They are expecting 10yrs.

[FlGasman]

Originally Posted by crna2009

from the college website "Wolford college was first founded in 2004. Prior to that it was known as the Norman R. Wolford School of Nurse Anesthesia and was associated with Florida Gulf Coast University. Since 2004, it has been a stand-alone independent college whose sole purpose is to train nurse anesthetists."

It was associated with FGCU and when it broke away to become Wolford College, they had to go through the accreditation process again as a new school. FlGasman you should know that since you attend FGCU. FYI, Wolford College just went through the review process and should hear in 2008 how long their accreditation will be. They are expecting 10yrs.

Sorry, I didnt know that they had to start over as a new program in the accreditation eyes.

[mmbmoc]

Originally Posted by 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.

\When did you interview for the class of 08....do they interview as they receive applications or do they have dates?

[RNTOSRNA]

MB37, I am accepted to Wolford for this Feb. While in nursing school I worked as a surgical nurse tech and after checking into 10 schools and visiting each, these are my reasons for choosing Wolford College. It is front loaded, full scope of practice without long distance travel, no Medical students to compete with, I will be out of state due to no programs in my state so cost is lower than out of state tution, many university programs base courses are taught by other departments that are not geared towards anesth. thus more general which Wolford's are not, it has two classes a year so I would not have to wait as long to start ( I'm old and the clock is ticking), and having spent 2 years working and talking to over 20 CRNAs in surgery about many schools and seeing graduates from many schools I decided on Wolford. I could have been accepted into many schools with my qualifications. I do agree with the others that you make your own path and execute it, you and only you will determine how good a CRNA you will become, find the best fit and focus. Good luck