Competative nature of CRNA programs

AcceptableRisk · Jun 8, 2006

Similarly, I am interested in finding a listing or database of all CRNA schools that lists the number of positions available, number of applicants, avg GPA of applicants, avg GPA of matriculants, avg GRE of applicants, avg GRE of matriculants, types of procedures that are taught (i.e. Swan placement, central line placement, etc.), positive aspects of the school, negative aspects of the school, etc. A listing like this may not exist, so I may just have to create my own.

soliant12 · Jun 8, 2006

Just call the schools you are intersted in and ask for the program directors and tell them you are looking for a program with an easy acceptance and want to know if theres fits the bill. Let us know what they say so people on here will know.

Does anyone know of any type of list that ranks CRNA schools by ease of acceptance. I know that US news list isnt the final answer to this question. For example, are schools in large metropolitan areas more difficult to get into? Thanks.
chris

AcceptableRisk · Jun 9, 2006

Just call the schools you are intersted in and ask for the program directors and tell them you are looking for a program with an easy acceptance and want to know if theres fits the bill. Let us know what they say so people on here will know.

That's pretty funny! But, I agree with your point. And, if there did exist a listing that ranked the easiest schools to get into, the easiest schools would obviously very quickly become the most difficult schools to get into, due to the dramatic increase in applications that would ensue.

About a year ago, I e-mailed many of the CRNA schools in which I am interested and asked them several questions about their programs, and most of them either ignored my questions about GPA and GRE scores or they would say something general, like avg GPA is above a 3.0 and avg GRE is above 1000, but a couple of them told me that GPA and GRE do not matter too much to them, as long as GPA is above a 3.0 and GRE is above 1000.

I understand what you are after, krzysiu, but it looks like this kind of information is something we have to figure out (guess) on our own. My suggestion is to learn as much as possible about the CRNA profession, by talking to and shadowing CRNAs, learn what it is that you are wanting from your CRNA education, find out which schools offer what you want, and apply to them. For example, it is well known that the Mayo CRNA school doesn't teach Swan-Ganz catheter placement, so if you are wanting to learn that skill, don't apply to the Mayo's CRNA school. Apply to as many schools as you can afford (i.e. app fees, travel costs, time, etc) and hopefully someone will take you. The more schools you apply to, the higher your chance of getting accepted somewhere.

krzysiu · Jun 9, 2006

here is what i mean. if i remember correctly i believe university of cinn lists stats such as avg # of applicants vs. number of available seats etc. atleast the smarta** comment was quick....thanks to those who understood what i was getting at.

chris

LaurynRN · Jun 11, 2006

Chris,

I knew what you were getting at. When you said ease what you meant was what are your chances, right? I am wondering the same things. I haven't even gotten into ICU yet (working on it!!!) and I already feel a time crunch after learning what the wait time is on some schools around me (2 years after acceptance). I guess I am fearful that by the time I have my experience in..the wait will be like 5 years! I am hoping that the demand will result in additional programs.

krzysiu · Jun 11, 2006

I understand what you are after, krzysiu, but it looks like this kind of information is something we have to figure out (guess) on our own. My suggestion is to learn as much as possible about the CRNA profession, by talking to and shadowing CRNAs, .

i am in the process of trying to set up some shadowing opportunities. however, i am running into some obstacles. there are some very willing CRNAs from some really good teaching hospitals that want me to shadow. however, the hospitals are saying, no, at the moment. they are saying that i am a liability. i will not be involved in patient care so that is ok. but, because i am not a current CRNA, SRNA from an accredited school, or an employee of the hospital they are wondering who will cover me if i slip and fall, get spashed etc. there are heads of depts involved questioning what exactly a teaching hospital is. they are trying desperately to get me through the red tape. ill keep you all posted so this doesnt happen to anyone else.