Anybody applying for OLOL Doctorate CRNA program for 2017?

SummeRn10 · Jul 17, 2016

I can't really find anything recent on what to expect. If anyone has some insight to the interview that would be awesome. Also curious as to how many people they accept a year.

ccrnstx · Jul 18, 2016

Congrats! If you could email me some pointers as well, I would really appreciate it. My email is [email protected]. Thanks

ccuccrnap16 · Jul 18, 2016

They started off the interview with personal questions like why do you want to be a CRNA, how are you emotionally and financially prepared, what will make you successful in school etc. They then talked about the unit I worked in and asked me about my typical patient, what gtts do you use the most and mechanism of action, what mode of ventilation is used most on your unit and why. Know your vents backwards and forwards...this was the only thing they really grilled me on. Then at the end they allow you to ask questions..

They said they will take 35 students maximum if they feel like they have that many qualified applicants.

You lead the interview. Don't mention anything if you aren't prepared to discuss it in detail. Study CCRN materials that pertain to your units typical patient profile. Know your hemodynamics.

Good luck to everyone interviewing!

Infotran · Jul 20, 2016

My interview is scheduled for August 2nd. Thank you for posting pointers on here. Any more insight would be greatly appreciated !

Brandotyson · Jul 21, 2016

The truth is they are going to ask questions until you can no longer answer. I.E. It is meant to see how you handle the pressure and when you say, I don't know Ill have to look that up. I was drilled more on drugs than vents. It really depends on the person. Like CCUCCRN said, don't talk about something or mention it unless your prepared to do into detail about it. Good luck.

SummeRn10 · Jul 21, 2016

How'd you feel about your interview Brando?

CRNAbound3 · Jul 26, 2016

My interview went really well last week. Got accepted on the spot! Congrats to everyone else who has gotten in!

...and good luck to those who have an interview!

ccuccrnap16 · Jul 26, 2016

Congrats CRNAbound3! Are you going to accept the offer or are you looking elsewhere as well?

CRNAbound3 · Jul 26, 2016

Thanks ccuccrnap16!

I applied to a few schools so I have more interviews lined up but I am most definitely accepting the offer!

ccuccrnap16 · Jul 26, 2016

Yay!! We will be classmates! Are you going to stay in Texas for the online portion or are you moving to Baton Rouge?

ccuccrnap16 · Jul 26, 2016

I applied to LSU as well but I may end up accepting for our lady before they even start interviewing. I just wanted to have a back up if I didn't get accepted.

Brandotyson · Jul 28, 2016

My interview went well I think. They were pretty chatty after the interview and were discussing logistics and such with me. I didn't get an "offer" per say but feel like they wanted me. However, I have 2 interviews left to go and it's not my number one choice mostly due to geography. I may have to accept offer and then if get accepted to my number one, back out later. We will see how the cards fall.