CRNA FIU Starting Spring 2019

JKRenee · Feb 22, 2018

I'm in the process of applying but I need to retake the GRE b/c my last score was not that great.

Exgator24 · Mar 6, 2018

I am finishing up my application now! Just took the GRE today (thank goodness that's over!) now I just have to finalize my statement and should be good to go!

Tamarita1 · Mar 24, 2018

Hello Exgator, can you recommend the book for GRE please, I need to take the test.

Thanks, Tamara

Exgator24 · Mar 31, 2018

I used the Magoosh app and online resources. I didn't have a physical book. I installed the Magoosh vocab flash cards as well. The videos on that app are AMAZING!!! There are like 4 DAYS worth of videos. I watched every video and did all the practice questions as well as took several practice tests and I was EXTREMELY happy with my results. I cannot say enough good things about Magoosh! And I loved that I could do it anywhere from my phone.

ShushyByeAnesthesia · Apr 3, 2018

Hello all! I just submitted my application to FIU's Program. I'm sure I am not the only one who is being smothered by the anxiety of the wait. Can we compare stats???

Mine are as follows:

cumulative gpa 3.78

Nursing gpa 3.89

science gpa: 4.0

3 years CVSICU experience

open heart specialized training course taken 2 years ago

CCRN

I bombed the GRE: 297 combined

i plan to retake next week

LOR: Intensivist, charge nurse, nursing school Chair, CardioThoracic Surgeon.

There are days that I feel my chances are strong and then there are days when I feel I won't be considered.

Any reassurance????

Exgator24 · Apr 3, 2018

You're chances should be good! I am more worried about my GPA.

Overall GPA 3.18 this needs explanation. Went to school right out of HS and totally partied and totally bombed. Took a year off to do some soul searching. Went to nursing school. Did well in pre-reqs but then ended up pregnant during the program and ended up with mostly C's. Went back to get my BSN and got a 4.0 so hopefully they will look at that as if I have matured.

Science GPA 3.6 (A in organic)

11 years NICU ( preceptor/ mentor)

CCRN

ACLS/PALS/NRP/BLS

GRE 326 (162V 164Q 4.5 AW)

Shadowed 3 CRNA

LOR-- clinical manager, nurse educator, ARNP (bedisde nurse turned NNP) and CRNA

I am worried most about my GPA and the fact that I don't have adult ICU, but I am ready to defend myself on both fronts should I get an interview. Good luck to us all!!

ShushyByeAnesthesia · Apr 3, 2018

Bomb ass GRE score!

Tamarita1 · Apr 4, 2018

I used the Magoosh app and online resources. I didn't have a physical book. I installed the Magoosh vocab flash cards as well. The videos on that app are AMAZING!!! There are like 4 DAYS worth of videos. I watched every video and did all the practice questions as well as took several practice tests and I was EXTREMELY happy with my results. I cannot say enough good things about Magoosh! And I loved that I could do it anywhere from my phone.

Thanks for recomendation, app is usful.

Exgator24 · Apr 10, 2018

Bomb ass GRE score!

Thanks! I was shocked! But I studied like hell for 3 months!!

JWOkStRN · Apr 17, 2018

I am currently in FIU's program and finishing my first semester. I got in with an abysmal GPA from my first Bach degree (2.45...yeah, partied a lot, hated my major, young and stupid, you get the picture). Had since then been a Pre-Med student with tons of upper divis tough Science classes and double majored in Nursing School and did well. 6 years Neuro-Trauma ICU experience (5 at time of interview), 302 cum GRE with 4.5 writing, CCRN, relief charge, preceptor, specialty Stroke RN, 30+ hours of shadow time. It's all relative. They will ask you about that GPA, just be honest. PM me if you have any other questions. Good luck.

Allison1993 · Apr 23, 2018

Im applying this year as well.

gpa: 3.3

gre: 299

3 years ICU

CCRN1