CRNA Admission chances?

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Hey guys becoming a CRNA is such a huge goal of mine I wanted to ask you guys what my chances look like.

Nursing GPA: 3.36

Previous undergrad degree 2.85

I never made a C in nursing school which I was very proud of.

I have my CCRN, am ACLS, PALS, and BLS certified. I am also studying to get my CSC.

Recently took my GRE and made a 311. (Verbal 155 and Quantitative 156).

I realize that my previous undergrad GPA is horrible but am willing to discuss further with admissions committee and point out that my last 60 hours in nursing school is significantly better.

What do talk think of my chances?

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You'll get in if you really want to. Apply and see!

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Specializes in NICU, Trauma, Oncology.

Depends on the program

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Specializes in Critical Care.

To you and the other 300 people asking this same question: if you meet the application requirements, apply and find out. If you are really going to let a bunch of faceless people's opinions persuade you into either applying or not applying, you don't want it bad enough.

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I haven't gone through nursing school yet but I start in a couple months...I didn't take my prereqs very seriously so my gpa is 2.98...If u get accepted somewhere tell me which program you chose! @ONE-TWO--

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Where are you applying to?

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Specializes in Critical Care.
To you and the other 300 people asking this same question: if you meet the application requirements, apply and find out. If you are really going to let a bunch of faceless people's opinions persuade you into either applying or not applying, you don't want it bad enough.

Finally ! Someone else who thinks the same way I do !! I second this x1028423746987364872364....... Just apply, for the love of god.

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Please come back and let us know how it went!

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Specializes in Emergency.

I don't think the OP indicated hesitation in applying. They even said they're willing to discuss previous hiccups with a committee. I think they just needed a confidence boost that they have a shot! :geek:

Let us know the outcome ONE-TWO--!

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I have a previous undergrad gpa of 1.9. Went back to school in my late 20's, took nursing prereqs, and graduated with my BSN. Overall GPA second time around was a 3.8, nursing gpa 3.6. I've been a nurse for 4 years, and 3 of those are in ICU. I also have CCRN, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and scored a 314 on the GRE. I have 2 interviews this month. It's totally doable; go for it.

Edit: I would also recommend meeting personally with program directors before you apply if you feel the need to discuss your previous grades. I did, and I felt like it helped. It's a chance for you to convey how serious you are about becoming a CRNA. I'm sure it will also be a topic in my interviews, but I'm happy to discuss it.

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Got accepted to 2 schools and currently in second semester at ASU. Passed 1st semester with a 4.0 and loving every second of it. Still can't believe I'm in this position. I'm so blessed!

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Like others have said it depends on the program. Check the requirements for the program you're interested in, some use last 60 credit hours for gpa, others use your entire academic history.

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