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I know there are so many aspiring CRNA's who are dreading the interview day. Let's make this thread the most resourceful for interviewing questions.

So share interviewing questions that you had or maybe questions that your friends have had....

Let's keep it going......

Some of my colleagues had questions listed below:

Why do you want to be a CRNA?

Identifying Myocardial infarctions on a 12 lead EKG

What are appropriate interventions for cardiogenic shock?

Discuss a mistake you made and how you resolved it...

What increases ICP? What is the normal ICP?

Ok lets keep it going!!! SHARE YOUR QUESTIONS AND ADVICE!!!!!

Lets make this thread a one stop shop....

Keep checking back.......

I will frequently post questions as I find out......

Thank You

Specializes in Surgical ICU.

I totally wish I were interviewing on Monday. This day has snuck up on me. I like to think that just getting the interview is a big accomplishment. I'm not sure how many apply- and how many receive interviews.... Percentages make me feel better so not knowing what percent of those who interview actually get accepted is a little nerve racking. At this point, though all I can do is have faith that I know this stuff- I have the experience, and that I don't vomit (lol). All they can say is yes or no, right!?!? It's not like there's going to be a firing squad there to shoot me if I get a question wrong, right!!! (Lol)

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Specializes in CVICU.

The important thing to remember with the interview is that this it YOUR time to shine. We have all dreamed of this day for a very LONG time. We have jumped through hoops, studied, stressed, and lost sleep over the interview process. But, all that hard work has paid off. Each question asked is an opportunity to sell yourself. Let them see your drive, hard work, determination and near obsession with becoming a CRNA. I have several friends who have gotten accepted with lower GPAs and minimal ICU experience because they SOLD themselves. I'm not saying be cocky, but be confident in what you do know and don't be afraid to say "I don't know". If you stated something on your resume you dang well better know it back and forth.

One tip that helped me was to research the school, the program, and the staff. I was able to read a bio on all the faculty. This made me much more comfortable during the interview and helped me to taylor each answer depending on who was asking it.

Stay calm, don't get frazzled, you're an ICU nurse!!

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mmlpn said:
No I ended up taking a spot at TWU. My buddy from work ended up accepting his spot and he loves it. I did take a tour of the "school" and they have some pretty top of the line sim labs. I didn't like that the seniors and juniors share one large classroom. The entire school is one classroom (seats 150 students), faculty offices, 1 library, and a student lounge. To cram 130-140 students in that small space seems ridiculous, but they manage it. A good aspect of MTSA is you begin your clinicals 16 weeks into the program. My buddy said the first 16 weeks is incredibly difficult as it is test after test after test, trying to weed out students. He said once the actual anesthesia part started it got much "easier". Good luck and study up! Review some of your CCRN stuff as well.

I'm a junior at MTSA and I just wanted to clarify a few things. There is never "130-140" at the school at any given time except for maybe graduation. The juniors pretty much have the school to themselves because we have classes and the seniors don't. The seniors really have no reason to come to the school and we rarely see any of them.

Also, the first 16 weeks is rough. BUT you will not fail out of this program unless you really don't deserve to be there. The faculty will do any and everything to help you. It was definitely rough the first few months but it the faculty and our classmates make it an awesome experience.

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mmlpn said:
No I ended up taking a spot at TWU. My buddy from work ended up accepting his spot and he loves it. I did take a tour of the "school" and they have some pretty top of the line sim labs. I didn't like that the seniors and juniors share one large classroom. The entire school is one classroom (seats 150 students), faculty offices, 1 library, and a student lounge. To cram 130-140 students in that small space seems ridiculous, but they manage it. A good aspect of MTSA is you begin your clinicals 16 weeks into the program. My buddy said the first 16 weeks is incredibly difficult as it is test after test after test, trying to weed out students. He said once the actual anesthesia part started it got much "easier". Good luck and study up! Review some of your CCRN stuff as well.

Also, you begin clinical SIX (6) weeks into the program, not 16.

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Hello,

Does anyone have any advice for interviewing at USC (University of Southern California) CRNA program?

Thanks

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Does anyone have advice about interviewing at Fairfield in Connecticut?

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Specializes in MICU/ED.

Hey I have an interview at Duke in 2 weeks. Does anyone have any insight. It would be most helpful ad much appreciated...Thanks!

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I have an Interview coming up with Samford in Birmingham, AL and Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Ms. Any insight into how their interviews go?

Thanks

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Specializes in MSN, FNP-BC.
stihlnurse said:
Just received an invite for an interview at Bryan College of Health Sciences DNP CRNA prgoram in Lincoln, NE. Anybody familiar with the interview questions at this facility?

Are you still on this board? I have an application in at this school. Can you tell me about yourself? Experience, GPA. Interview process? Did you get in? Are you going to this school?

This is one of my top choices for school due to location and rural clinical experience.

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Specializes in Stroke ICU, CCU/SICU/MICU.

They are pretty laid back with their interviews, not a lot of clinical questions for me- I think they base it on your experience because other people in my class did get asked some clinical questions. They also want to know how you react under pressure- so be prepared for a question that challenges you as a person.

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SrNaOnMyWaY said:
They are pretty laid back with their interviews, not a lot of clinical questions for me- I think they base it on your experience because other people in my class did get asked some clinical questions. They also want to know how you react under pressure- so be prepared for a question that challenges you as a person.

Is this referring to Samford?

Thanks!

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Specializes in Stroke ICU, CCU/SICU/MICU.
NeuroICU-RN said:
Is this referring to Samford?

Thanks!

No, this is referring to Fairfield University. Sorry I thought I replied directly to the quote below

challenger1 said:
Does anyone have advice about interviewing at Fairfield in Connecticut?
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