Can I get into CRNA school??

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Specializes in Critical Care at Level 1 trauma center.

I have a 3.2 pre-req GPA with science being ~3.4. Nursing school (ADN) GPA was 3.6.

Realistically I can achieve the following in my remaining needed classes

BSN - 4.0

chem, biochem, O chem, and physics - >3.65

Solid GRE score

I am great at in-person interviews

Currently I work at University Medical Center (level 1 hospital) in MICU and will have my CCRN before applying.

Thank you all for your help!

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Yea. You're in. Apply. Be smart about where you apply though. What is your GRE score?

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Specializes in Critical Care at Level 1 trauma center.

I haven't taken GRE yet, how would you recommend to study for GRE?

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Check out some books on Amazon that have good reviews. Just do tons of questions from like 2 books. Make a list of every word you come across in a question you dont know. Memorize the list.

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Specializes in Critical Care at Level 1 trauma center.

awesome, when you said be smart about were I apply what did you mean? what would good schools to apply to be?

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Specializes in Critical Care.

Don't apply to schools that require the GRE. Saves you the headache

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Specializes in Med/Surg, ICU.

What do you want out of a program? Everyone's needs and preferences are unique. Do you need to stay within a certain region or will you relocate anywhere? Do you think you want a front loaded program or integrated? How much are you willing to pay for tuition? Do you mind travel for clinical sites or do you want to stay local (to the school)? How important is to you to have actual hands on experience in skills such as CVLs, PNBs, ect (not just observation and sim labs)?

The more competitive programs are that way for a reason. Certain elements make them highly desirable. You are going to be investing a lot of time and money for this degree. Don't let something as insignificant as the test fee and time studying deter you from taking GRE. Ot will give you more options to pick from. The Kaplan review seems pretty good and I believe most populated areas offer prep classes if you are interested. Good luck!

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Specializes in CVICU.

I just took the gre and used the Princeton review book and Kaplan book. Wasn't too bad but it was a headache. Anyone that's a CRNA or is in school did you find that schools weigh the gre heavily or do they favor other aspects?

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Specializes in critcal care, CRNA.
I just took the gre and used the Princeton review book and Kaplan book. Wasn't too bad but it was a headache. Anyone that's a CRNA or is in school did you find that schools weigh the gre heavily or do they favor other aspects?

I felt that GRE and GPA were how you got the interview and then the interview made or broke you.

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I don't see what the big deal with the GRE is. I bought the 20 dollar Princeton Review book 3 months before the test. Didn't have time to get through all of it and still managed to get a 310 (158 verbal, 152 math). That was 12 years after college, 16 from high school. If English is your first language and you are somewhat well read, the verbal should be easy. I will spend a lot more time on the math next time (won't be applying to CRNA school for at least 5 years probably), but if you really prepare, seems like getting a 320 or so is very attainable.

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Personally, I meant dont apply to schools that take 8 students. Apply to one that takes 20 or 30 and are less competitive. Other things about the school are important, but if you are just looking to get in somewhere as fast as you can, apply to a place that will give you the best chance...be smart about it :)

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