Unsuccessful CRNA Student

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I was unsuccessful at passing a CRNA class during my first year. Are there any other students or CRNAs who were or are in my situation (if so feel free to comment or PM me)? Does anyone know of a school that will accept a student who was previously unsuccessful at another program? Thanks in advance guys!

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Specializes in RN-BC, CCRN, TCRN, CEN.

Definitely following this. I'm afraid if I do get into a program I'll be too relaxed and fall behind. One CRNA made a good point to me- they want you to pass, because it affects their attrition rate and what people think of the program. So he said a lot of the time they'll work with you. Sorry to hear that was not your case. Do you mind me asking what led you to not pass?

Best of luck,

Jeremy

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I'm sorry to hear this happened to you. This is a fear of mine as well as I'll be starting in the fall. Do you mind explaining what happened? Did the program try and help you?

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What a downer. I'm sorry. Have you given up the hope of being a CRNA? There is always the DNP route if you are interested in that or if the OR is your bag, a Surgical 1st Assist would be cool (IMHO). If you are still interested, use this as fuel to go after it again. RE-commit youself and go all in.

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Specializes in RN-BC, CCRN, TCRN, CEN.

Any updates?

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Hello. I also failed and was kicked out of school 20 months into the program. I have been applying to different places for the last year and actually just got an acceptance call yesterday! I did have 2 interviews before this, so I assumed if I was actually getting interviews then I could possibly get back in. I was going to give it another year and then probably just do something else.

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Much, much, much will depend on the why. Not meaning to sound harsh, but there is a whole process set up before a student is terminated from a program. Academic reasons are hard to overcome because they are so black and white, so objective. Clinical reasons are harder to quantify, much harder, so to even go down that pathway means there were significant red flags raised about your performance. Either way, there may be programs that would consider giving you a second chance, but usually you would need to quantify what life events made this happen. I sick child, a sick spouse, personal illness (which surprisingly most programs are not too supportive), or other things like your house burned down, victim of a violent crime, etc. I think for your own good, some very open and honest self reflection is in order. What will be different the second time around for you to now be successful?

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Big pap can I get your email I would like to talk to you.

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