Hey everyone! I know there are countless articles about stats and things required to apply for CRNA school. It seems like the longer I wait to apply, the stats tend to increase. I'm starting to get worried and nervous. I can't say I have the best stats of did absolutely terrific in nursing school. What can I do to increase my chances? Here are my stats:
University GPA: 3.42
Nursing GPA: 3.48
GRE: pending
CCRN certification
ACLS
ACLS instructor
PALS
BLS
CRNA information workshop
Shadowed CRNA 3x
Currently enrolled in Graduate Research and Statistics
2 years MICU at Level 1 Trauma Center
What else can I do? Is this enough to apply this year? Please help, I really want to get into school . I'm thinking about applying to UAB, UTC, UNCC, and Augusta State, and Arkansas State.
To be honest Financial situation is least of my worry. I plan to eat crackers and noddles for 2yrs. All I can think of is just getting an admission letter - I can take the pain of being broke and live like a Peasant and take loans. Do you have that as an option? You should be able to pay back comfortably.
Yeah, I have that as option. My only concern is my car note really. Thank you, I really appreciate your feedback
I would get school over ASAP. I'm sure you're making a lot as a travel nurse in Cali, but for me, I was making a little under $50k in Florida and wouldn't wait another year...that would be giving up a CRNA salary for a year instead! Financially it made sense to me. I had a bit saved up, and my only debt was my car, which was an affordable one and my payment is only $210/month.
If you can live like a student...on a budget...you should be fine on loans. You'll be able to pay them back pretty quickly as a CRNA, if you *want* to haha. I'm planning on paying them off within 2 years of graduating.
Make a budget, make a plan, save save save before you start ������
Yeah, I hear you. My main concern is my car note. Thanks for your feedback. I really appreciate it
The most important thing to remember for you (or anyone who is applying) is that the single most important factor to getting into school is your interview. All your stats do is get you an interview. If you have a bad interview it won't matter if yo have a 4.0 GPA and a 330 GRE. If you have a great interview that shows the program that you are passionate and will be an asset to their program, you will jump over people with better stats than yours. Try to get those stats as high as you can, but start preparing and practicing for your interview now!!!
Hi! So where have you applied so far? Interviewed anywhere? I have an interview coming up on Sept 24 and I'm pretty nervous! Not sure what I need to be doing! Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Hi! So where have you applied so far? Interviewed anywhere? I have an interview coming up on Sept 24 and I'm pretty nervous! Not sure what I need to be doing! Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
I applied to many schools (perhaps, too many). I applied to UTC, Adventist, Arkansas, LSU, MTSA, and Rutgers. I've already interviewed at UTC, Adventist and Arkansas. I just received an acceptance letter from Adventist University. My tip to you is to be confident (if only for that time period), know your ACLS, drugs, and as much as you can about vents/ airway protection. Also review your hemodynamics, and oxyhemoglobin curve. Most importantly, Be yourself! You will do great!
. I'm thinking about applying to UAB, UTC, UNCC, and Augusta State, and Arkansas State.
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Yeah, I have that as option. My only concern is my car note really. Thank you, I really appreciate your feedback