Minority SRNA/CRNA's

athomas91 · Dec 7, 2005

i go to Drexel - our program is diverse..

i have been to 3 clinical sites thus far and have at each one had at least one CRNA that was not caucasion.

i think that although it is important to identify if race is used to discriminate it is just as important to identify if the individual is interviewing to their own detriment. it is easier to blame one's "color" or ethnicity that to identify what they can change to increase chances of acceptance to a program - it is the whole package not just grades/gre OR interview. PLENTY of caucasion males and females are turned down every day - i would even go on a limb and say there is a higher percentage of these individuals turned down than those of any other ethnicity just due to the number of applicants and the percentages of who is applying.

so for all those who have been denied - keep on trucking - decifer things you can change to help you attain your goal - and try to be careful in using ethnicity as a crutch if you don't succeed.

again - when there is true discrimination i feel it should be pursued - and and made right.

hdorsey · Dec 7, 2005

Congrats!!! I am an African American woman with a BSN in 2006. I too am considering applying for a CRNA program. I am willing to go out of state, where has everyone applied to anesthesia school?

hdorsey · Dec 7, 2005

Thanks! I am willing to go anywhere for anesthesia school, do you have any suggestions?

foxyhill21 · Dec 8, 2005

This minority forum has been very encouraging. I am a minority and have been entertaining the idea of going to CRNA school (b/e it is a challenge and I love challenges), Hopefully I will soon decide between CRNA or CNM/WHNP.

London88 · Dec 8, 2005

Villanova University / crozer medical center has a ethnic diversified class. A third of this years class that just graduated were ethnic minorities out of 21 students.

As long as you have the qualifications the director will give you a fair chance. There were four AA students, and three Asian students. There are many good schools in Philadelphia, and it is a good market for all students regardless of race.

athomas91 · Dec 8, 2005

London88- you go to crozer's program

i have shared multiple clinical sites with many of their students...

hdorsey · Dec 9, 2005

Yeah Girl,

I feel the same way! I am deciding between the same specialties:CRNA,CRNM & NP. I think I will apply to each program @ about 7 schools & see who accepts me!

foxyhill21 · Dec 9, 2005

Really I thought I was the only one, I love both professions. It really helps to talk to people that are going through the same things as you. Keep me posted on which one you choose.

Yeah Girl,
I feel the same way! I am deciding between the same specialties:CRNA,CRNM & NP. I think I will apply to each program @ about 7 schools & see who accepts me!

hdorsey · Dec 10, 2005

No problem!

I will not have my BSN until Dec '06 though!

Talk later!

Miss Von · Dec 12, 2005

Best of luck to everyone and their future plans. Here is my 08 cents. I too am an African American female and I have always gone to schools where I "shouldn't have gotten in" or where racial issues were always a concern. I go into applying knowing this can be a problem and prepare myself. With this said if I know I am not competitive because of a certain grade I either one explain the grade or two retake the class to show I can do better. I make myself competitive in other areas so if they think about taking someone over me it must well be worth it. I like to think that if you are qualified you will get in. I know this isn't true in all cases.

Wow them in your interview...that is your time to shine and look better than some people whose "playing field" was better! Sure grades are one thing, but how well you blend with the program is another. I wish you all well. I will be attending school in Fall 06...either Georgetown in DC, or Raleigh School of Anesthesia in NC. Both schools were very nice, very fair, and had african americans on their panel. For those of you who are willing to apply "ANYWHERE" look at programs that you think work best and where you will be happy as well as successful!!! Don't settle for what you believe to be the sure thing....because you never know!

SigmaSRNA · Dec 13, 2005

For those trying to decide between NP and CRNA, I'll say this. It depends on how much; 1) money you want to make, and 2) autonomy you would like to have. Also, I think NPs probably have a better sense of differential diagnosis since this is basically their job and CRNAs are cardiopulmonary geniuses. Plus, if you want an easier (not easy) time in school, you probably would want to do NP.

TWU

srnabound3997 · Dec 13, 2005

There have been some interesting replies to this thread! I more determined than ever to become a CRNA. I just completed the first semester of the RN-BSN program at South Alabama (I will be graduating this summer) and I am working in SICU/MICU. I know I need to do well on GRE and get CCRN any other suggestions? I am very excited about this journey. I will keep you all posted.