FIU CRNA interview help

[SICURN11]

I got invited to interview at FIU and want to be prepared as possible. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for preparing for the interview? What kind of questions were asked? Any opinions about the school and program? Really any information about CRNA at FIU! Any information would be appreciated! Thank you in advance!

[Nishas22]

Goody, the interview was not bad at all. They asked me a few clinical questions that were very specific such as what receptor sites certain drugs work on, their mechanism of action, duration, preparation of the drip, etc. However, I heard others got more questions than I did. I'm not sure why. I wonder if it is because I recently got my CCRN and sent it to them just prior my interview. You need at least a 3.0 (but more like 3.5-3.8) to be competitive, and they say at least 1000 on the GRE (but more like 1100 or more to be competitive). Also, 1 year of experience, I had about 2 but 2.5 yrs by the time I start.

Sunshine RN, the acceptance email was sent by the Anesthesia program. Yes, my freind received her letter just 4 days after mine. No one else that I know of. Then again, I only know only 1 other person than applied and they are still waiting to hear.

[Nishas22]

Nishas..... I am so happy for you! That is awesome. I haven't received anything yet, but I didn't feel too confident with my interview at FIU. I felt much better about my other two interviews. It seems like a great program and I would be happy accepting that, or any of the other programs as well :-) Let me know how everything goes, and I'll keep you posted if I receive anything.

Hey asdaylightburns,

How did your other 2 interviews go?? I have one for Barry on the 12th....wish you the best of luck!

[Smallfoot2]

I was placed on the alternate list for FIU. Does anyone know how many people they place on the alternate list each year?

[Smallfoot2]

Just got an email today telling me I got accepted! I guess someone backed out and opened an alternate spot for me!

[rachel33138]

Just got an email today telling me I got accepted! I guess someone backed out and opened an alternate spot for me!

Hi,

I know I'm late but congratulations!

[1happymom]

Hi,

I am interested in knowing how the program is going for you. I have decided that CRNA is the route I must take, as oppose to ARNP. But, I am in between schools? UM or FIU.

Just wanting your input.

[1happymom]

Hi,

I am interested in knowing how the program is going for you. I have decided that CRNA is the route I must take, as oppose to ARNP. Do you wish you would have decided on another school or are you satisfied with FIU?

[Smallfoot2]

Hi 1happymom,

I am thoroughly enjoying the program at FIU. I am happy with my classes and clinical experiences so far. The only negative I have found so far is that during the first semester 3 of our classes are online. They are not anesthesia classes, only MSN level core classes necessary for getting any kind of Masters in Nursing degree, so they are fairly easy classes, but annoying being online. These three classes are Patho, Pharm, and Assessment. If you apply and get accepted, I would try to get Patho and/or Pharm out of the way a semester before you actually start the program. Other than that, I'm very happy with the program. Sorry I have no knowledge of UM. I'm not from the area and don't even know anyone that goes there either. Hope that helps!

[CVICU14]

I have an interview in a couple of weeks. Any advice?

[carrieg]

Hi there!If someone could help me out with these few questions I would really appreciate it!:1. How many people applied during the most recent application time? 2. How many of those people actually got accepted?3. What was your GPA if you were accepted?4. How many years critical care experience did you have, and in what specialties? Thank you!

[amvqh8]

I'm interviewing at FIU-could you all PM me any advice? Thanks!

[Bins, BSN, RN]

I have an interview at FIU in a couple of weeks. Any advice? Prep questions please ?