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ICUsleep23

22 Posts

I went to two different interviews and in both EVERYBODY (guys and gals) wore a suit, boy was I glad I had splurged one one too! I know if I had walked into a room full of suits and wasn't wearing one myself it would have temporarily knocked my confidence a little! Be yourself, be humble, and be honest!

rn444

17 Posts

I was in a professional black dress with a sweater to cover my arms, I even wore stockings ( i hate them). There is no harm in looking "too professional". There is harm in looking sloppy.

There is nothing wrong with being nervous....an interview for CRNA school is a huge deal! First of all be proud of your self for getting this far. My interview was out of town , so I arrived the day before and stayed in a hotel very close to the interview location. The interview it self had no suprises. I was asked the basic questions...why do you want to be a CRNA? What is the sickest patient you have ever cared for? What extra stuff do you do at your hospital? When have you caught something to prevent an error?

I think they were looking more for motivation and dedication to the feild rather than GPA and GRE scores. Show them that this is the most important thing in your life and you are ready and willing to put your life on hold for 3 years. Dont let your nerves hide your passion for your dream of becoming a CRNA. You can do it.

attullaib

13 Posts

ICUsleep23 lease any hint on what to prepare for regarding their written and oral interview?

ICUsleep23

22 Posts

My written interview subject was an ICU case study. It wasn't anything that I needed to study for, it was based on ICU knowledge and critical thinking skills that you already have as an ICU nurse. It wasn't bad. The questions I was asked at two different interviews were mostly the standard: why do you want to be a CRNA, where do you see yourself in 5 years, why this school, what are your hobbies, tell me about a sick patient you cared for, what you did for them, etc. One school was very intimidating: a large panel interviewed me with deadpan faces. The other interview was with a smaller group of faculty and much warmer... Remember this is your chance to assess whether the school is right for you too, which I think is the most important part. Getting accepted to school takes a lot of hard work and drive, but succeeding in school is a different story. Make sure you get a good feeling about the school, and trust your gut about which one would be the best fit for you too! Prepare some questions to ask them too about your clinical experiences, # of cases you will actually be able I do, etc. these things reflect the strength of the program and help you make the right decision. Good luck!

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