Apply before BSN completion?

[Renee_RN]

I will be finished with my BSN in March. I am currently an RN with two years ICU experience. Should I begin the application process this year or should I wait until I am officially finished with my BSN? What are your thoughts?

Renee

[sherry62]

Apply now. I applied and was awarded interviews before completion, esp. if you have strong grades. Get your CCRN-it helps alot-IMO.:yeahthat:

[gonegray]

Congrats Renee,

I just finished my BSN last month too. I applied last summer to the CRNA program at Univ of Tenn (Two semesters shy of my BSN). They would have interviewed me, because they felt that I was a competative candidate, but ultimately chose not to because there were two people in a similar situation that they did not want to have to make the exception for, so they wind up telling me to just re-apply after completion. I think that it just really depends on the program, the dean, and the stringency of their admission requirements. But, it never hurts to apply, or at least send a short email to the dean of the program and attempt to set up a meeting if possible.

I have just written a book about the acceptance process into CRNA school.

Good luck and good skill. Just keep jumping through those hoops!

Michael Gray, RN, BSN

[Focker, CRNA]

Hey gonegray, I'm sure its an accident, but you should reverse the picture on the front page of your website. A picture of a dude intubating with the laryngoscope in his right hand doesnt lend much credibility to your product and it will be the first thing someone will notice.

I also have to say that the book is a great idea, I'm sure there is a steady demand every year for a book that contains that sort of information. For the price, I certainly would have looked into it when I was in the process of applying. I hope you do well with it.

[gonegray]

Thanks focker...Left handed intubator maybe?

A bit too late for the post, but I appreciate it.

Michael

[Focker, CRNA]

Nah, the equipment is designed to be used with the left hand, to sweep the tongue over toward the left side of the mouth and facilitate a view of the larynx. Doesn't matter what your handedness is, laryngoscope is always in the left hand. Somewhere along the lines, your picture just got flipped and noone noticed.

[rayman]

Apply now. I applied and was accepted while I was finishing my BSN and I know others that have done the same. Obviously, if you don't finish succesfully your screwed though.