Allegheny Valley Hospital School of Anesthesia interview

CABGx4, ASN, BSN, MSN, CRNA · Nov 16, 2011

Yes I am interviewing there in January and I know from a few people who have gotten in that the interview is intense. The first part is an overview of the program. Then you interview with the asst director who asks more of the general questions i.e. why do you want to be a CRNA, etc. Then you interview with the program director. She calls the shots. It's all business and you better know your stuff. Whatever types of patients, drugs, lines, procedures etc. you work with you must know intimately. All clinical questions! She wants to see if you are knowledgable in your practice and confident in your responses. For example, if you work with swans, be prepared to draw out the waveforms and how they correspong with each other i.e. where the PA falls on the ekg etc. Hemodynamics, ABG interpretation, whatever. It's intimidating and when it's over you leave not knowing how you did. Study up and good luck. Maybe we'll be classmates next fall!

RealNurse419 · Nov 19, 2011

Wow, thanks for the info. Guess I better start preparing!

CABGx4, ASN, BSN, MSN, CRNA · Jan 11, 2012

So, how'd your interview go?

Hi all,
Has anyone ever interviewed at Allagheny Valley in Pittsburgh before? Or is anyone interviewing soon? I searched the archives and found some old stuff, but I was hoping someone has interviewed recently. I interview in December.

RealNurse419 · Jan 11, 2012

Very intimidating just like you said. Have you heard back yet? I havent heard anything.

RealNurse419 · Jan 11, 2012

I'll just say the director wasn't impressed when I told her we don't get many open hearts and swans...my hosp is primarily trauma though

gabby87 · Jan 11, 2012

I interview there next month. Any feedback or advice you can provide would be much appreciated.

RealNurse419 · Jan 11, 2012

Know EVERYTHING and know it in great detail lol.

gabby87 · Jan 11, 2012

LOL and thanks. I will do my best. :)

RealNurse419 · Jan 18, 2012

Have you two interviewed yet?

gabby87 · Jan 20, 2012

No, not until February. I am just trying to make sure I am prepared. Did you get a good feel for the program? Have you heard from them regarding admission?

gabby87 · Jan 27, 2012

Real Nurse - thank you for your messages. I don't think I can respond b/c I don't have enough activity yet, but I appreciate your thoughts! Good luck with everything. :)