Chances of getting into CRNA School

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Specializes in Cardiothoracic ICU.

Hey everyone!

I'm new to AllNurses.com and just wanted to get a feel for where I stand with past/current/future CRNA applicants!

I have one year of progressive care experience and 3 years of ICU experience (2 years MICU, 1 year STICU). My STICU experience is at a Level 1 Trauma Center. I'm planning to move in the next 6 months and I will be starting at new job in the CVICU (also in a Level 1 Trauma Center). I wanted to obtain a broad range of experience. 

I have my CCRN and CMC certifications as well as my TCRN. 16hrs of CRNA shadowing completed. I had hoped to do much more but COVID had other plans! ? I am also a member of my unit's Safety Committee. 

I graduated my BSN with a 3.56 GPA. I am in the process of taking Chem 1, Chem 2, and O Chem, as they were not required for my original BSN. I am also planning on taking refresher courses in A&P, Pharmacology, Microbiology, and possibly Stats. Hoping to increase my GPA in the process! 

This coming year will be my first round of applications. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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Sounds like you are getting your ducks in a row. I think you are looking reasonably competitive once you finish those science classes. 

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Taking 6 or 7 courses seems excessive. Talk to 2 or 3 programs and get their recommendations. Spend your time getting great clinical experience and save some money. 

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Specializes in Cardiothoracic ICU.
2 hours ago, loveanesthesia said:

Taking 6 or 7 courses seems excessive. Talk to 2 or 3 programs and get their recommendations. Spend your time getting great clinical experience and save some money. 

Of the schools that I am hoping to apply to, all of them require at least the Chem and OChem courses. They also require that a refresher course in A&P be completed if >8yrs, which mine will be by the time that I apply.

As for Micro, only one requires that my grade be at least a B, I scored a B- :(

Stats is only required for one school as well if it has been >5yrs, which mine will be.

I will probably end up sticking with just the Chemistry and A&P courses!

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