Barry CRNA Starting 2017

CCRNdude · Jul 15, 2016

I guess I misspoke, sorry. I was told 25-30 spots opened up. I assumed incorrectly.

fre2017 · Jul 15, 2016

Wouldn't really say that competition is getting any more competitive than what it has been. I have 5 years critical care experience, mostly in CVICU, CCRN-CSC-CMC certifications, 3.6 overall GPA, 301 on GRE, applied in early April, and I still haven't been called for an interview. Was told that I have a "competitive application" which at this point don't think means anything. Would be interested to knowing what exactly they're looking for in applicants. All this waiting without a clear answer has become increasingly frustrating.

littledriver · Jul 22, 2016

I got a call today for the interview on the 29th. I'm so excited but also nervous as it gives me only one week to prepare.

I know everybody said it's a very relaxing interview but I'm still worried mainly about the test we have to do. I heard it supposedly carries no weight on your admission but it must count for something otherwise they wouldn't do it.

Ccipencil · Jul 22, 2016

It doesn't count for anything. I saw my score during the interview. It was laying on my folder. I made a 45%. I probably missed 9 out of 10 chem question and missed 1 out of 10 clinical questions. Don't worry, congrats.

iculvr · Jul 22, 2016

I finally received a call to interview today! They are going to be interviewing 30 applicants. Does anyone know how many have accepted? Granted that some probably deny the offer.

littledriver · Jul 22, 2016

Congrats! I wonder too how many spots they still have available. Someone mentioned that if you get an interview you most likely will get accepted. That would be great but I can't imagine they still have 30 spots open at this point.

sweetether · Jul 23, 2016

Congrats guys. I got an interview everywhere else I applied and I know my stats are as competitive or even higher in many cases than people who are already admitted. They are really holding it against me for not being able to attend the interview last year, even though I explained what happened.

CCRNdude · Jul 23, 2016

I asked how many spots they have left in the program and was told 25-30. Maybe some spots opened up because other people accepted offers from other schools? I recently shadowed again and spoke with the director of the program at the place I shadowed. He stated he usually accepts 10-20% more than their intended class size because a lot of people forfeit their spot for whatever reason (going to a different school, finances, or whatever else), and then 10% usually fail out on top of that. Not sure how Barry does it though, haha. Anyways, I'm just happy to have an interview. Good luck everyone.

iculvr · Jul 27, 2016

Ok so I have a friend currently in Barrys program. She's at the Orlando campus. She tells me these horror stories that she feels the program isn't focused on making the students succeed. She recently had clinicals and then had a exam the following morning. Her case ran a few hours late (SRNAS must stay until the case is finished). She was supposed to get out at 3pm to go study but ended up leaving after 7pm. Is this type of situation a normal occurrence? She also had a OB final this past Monday ,and had clinicals Friday,Saturday and Sunday. Apparently a lot of the first years are making C's in the program because of this hectic scheduling. Students are only allowed 6 credit hours of a letter grade of C before they are kicked out. I want to know from current/past students is this something that you had to endure as well while you were in the program. I guess this is where time management skills come into play. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

ProgressiveThinking, MSN, CRNA · Jul 27, 2016

Anybody have any info on the South Florida and/or WPB site? There seems to be some info available about Tampa and Orlando, but none for South Florida or WPB. I wonder which site has the highest attrition rate?

BabyCatcherCNM1984, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN, CNM · Jul 28, 2016

I got an email today that my application is now being reviewed by the admissions committee. I just put it in 2 weeks ago. I take it there are still spots if they are still reviewing applications this late? Anyone have any recent numbers on spots left? I asked 2 weeks ago and she said she wouldn't know if there will be more interviews after this week or not until they reevaluate everything after this set of interviews.

iculvr · Jul 28, 2016

I was told by the admission committee last week that tomorrows interview date will the last date unless they have a good amount of students give up their spots.