CRNA Application Help

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Specializes in ICU.

Hey everyone! I will be in the process of applying to CRNA school in the next year or two and need some advice on improving my application and becoming a stronger candidate. My question is, should I consider taking additional grad level courses (advanced pharm and patho) in order to improve my application? I currently have an overall GPA of 3.78 and a nursing school GPA of 3.91. I have also retaken a couple of classes and received A’s in them. In regards to work and experience, I have my CCRN and currently work in a SICU with a little over a year of experience. I plan to take the GRE soon. I don’t mind paying for additional graduate level courses, but they are expensive. Should I take them now or wait to see if I get admitted during my first round of applications? Additionally, other than obtaining more experience, are there any other things that I should consider to improve my application? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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Just apply, you’ll get an interview.

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Specializes in CTICU.

Yea. I second Spurs_up. Apply. With those GPAs and recent college course work with A’s you will 100% get an interview. 

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Specializes in CRNA.

Definitely agree with the others.  I would apply and see what kind of feedback schools give you, but with your current stats you will definitely get an interview!

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With your GPA, I'd focus more on really knowing the medications and common procedures you do in your unit. 

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