Allegheny Valley Hospital School of Anesthesia interview

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Specializes in Intensive Care (SICU, NICU, CICU, VICU).

Hi all,

Has anyone ever interviewed at Allagheny Valley in Pittsburgh before? Or is anyone interviewing soon? I searched the archives and found some old stuff, but I was hoping someone has interviewed recently. I interview in December.

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Specializes in Anesthesia.

Yes I am interviewing there in January and I know from a few people who have gotten in that the interview is intense. The first part is an overview of the program. Then you interview with the asst director who asks more of the general questions i.e. why do you want to be a CRNA, etc. Then you interview with the program director. She calls the shots. It's all business and you better know your stuff. Whatever types of patients, drugs, lines, procedures etc. you work with you must know intimately. All clinical questions! She wants to see if you are knowledgable in your practice and confident in your responses. For example, if you work with swans, be prepared to draw out the waveforms and how they correspong with each other i.e. where the PA falls on the ekg etc. Hemodynamics, ABG interpretation, whatever. It's intimidating and when it's over you leave not knowing how you did. Study up and good luck. Maybe we'll be classmates next fall!

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Specializes in Intensive Care (SICU, NICU, CICU, VICU).

Wow, thanks for the info. Guess I better start preparing!

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Specializes in Anesthesia.

So, how'd your interview go?

Hi all,

Has anyone ever interviewed at Allagheny Valley in Pittsburgh before? Or is anyone interviewing soon? I searched the archives and found some old stuff, but I was hoping someone has interviewed recently. I interview in December.

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Specializes in Intensive Care (SICU, NICU, CICU, VICU).

Very intimidating just like you said. Have you heard back yet? I havent heard anything.

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Specializes in Intensive Care (SICU, NICU, CICU, VICU).

I'll just say the director wasn't impressed when I told her we don't get many open hearts and swans...my hosp is primarily trauma though

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I interview there next month. Any feedback or advice you can provide would be much appreciated.

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Specializes in Intensive Care (SICU, NICU, CICU, VICU).

Know EVERYTHING and know it in great detail lol.

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LOL and thanks. I will do my best. :)

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Specializes in Intensive Care (SICU, NICU, CICU, VICU).

Have you two interviewed yet?

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No, not until February. I am just trying to make sure I am prepared. Did you get a good feel for the program? Have you heard from them regarding admission?

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Real Nurse - thank you for your messages. I don't think I can respond b/c I don't have enough activity yet, but I appreciate your thoughts! Good luck with everything. :)

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