CRNA LEAP Certificate Pathway Summer 2024

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Hello All!

Is anyone applying to the Summer 2024 LEAP program and has insight in the program and interview process? Applications are due in almost a month and from what I read the interviews come quickly and are intense. Any tips appreciated!

Specializes in ICU.
BrightSide24 said:

Hey, I got my interview as well. The two days that they are scheduling for are Monday the 29th and Wednesday the 31st. From what I heard from a previous attendee they accept about 21 or so students. That's how much she had in her cohort. 
 

my stats were: 

3.12 overall GPA 

3.7 or so science GPA if you consider the 2 science prerequisites that I retook. 

no GRE 

CCRN

My supplemental class was advance pathophysiology offered at the DNP level at my local university. Was able to get an A. 
 

praying my interview goes well. And wishing you all the best. Keep at it I've been denied to 3 schools and this is my second year trying. So I'm grateful for the leap program. But don't give up. I'm fully prepared to apply year after year. 

 

 

Congratulations!! I hope you have a phenomenal interview and receive you acceptance!! That last line hit home for me and your dedication just motivated me!

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Specializes in ICU.
futurecrnasla said:

Hey I heard interviews went out Friday. 42 slots and half of them are full. I have not received an invite yet. 

Hi I also received an interview. After getting rejected going on the third year I finally received an email. Keep your head up and timing is everything. Don't give up on something that's meant for you. 

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Congratulations ti everyone who got an invite for 2024 interview. Wish all the best. I received a letter confirming I am not selected for the interview. It's a bummer but I will apply next year early. 
 

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Has anyone heard of what interview process is like? like do they as a lot of clinical questions or emotional intelligence? good luck everyone!

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Specializes in Neuro/Medical/ Trauma ICU.
Charmaine Soria said:

Has anyone heard of what interview process is like? like do they as a lot of clinical questions or emotional intelligence? good luck everyone!

You will be interviewed by all the directors of each of the programs in breakout rooms (typically 4 per room) and they will ask you a mix of clinical and emotional intelligence questions. Definitely be prepared to know how drugs work, mechanisms of action etc. If you don't, YOU NEED TO STUDY. In the lobby, the current students will be there to further answer your questions. Make sure you have good questions for the directors when they ask you, or they'll think you're disinterested/underprepared. Lastly, remain humble and try your best to paint a picture of who you really are and why you were put on this earth to be a CRNA. They want to see someone who is resilient and will go to any lengths to achieve that goal. I think I found out I got accepted within a week or two. 

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Were most of the clinical questions on drugs? Did they get into vents and other stuff like ecmo, ekgs, crrt? 

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BrightSide24 said:

Based off your grades, I feel like you would be a good candidate to get into school/an interview without needing this program. Might be added debt and time tbh. I've known people with similar stats but excelled in their science GPA and other stuff. A school like Thomas jefferson would give you an interview. Try applying to more schools at a time and schools that particularly favor your stats. IDK about your other ones, but trying doing more to standout as well, interview prep, more shadowing, getting more involved on the unit via committees, preceptor, or charge, and if explain any shortcomings in your personal statement. Don't count yourself out,l just bc of a few schools, you're a good candidate, wouldn't want to see you get into something do demanding when you may not even need it. Majority schools don't give good candidates interviews and give rejections just bc their of their grades, despite excelling in everything else, but you have that, so it may be something else on your app. Good luck. But whatever you decide to follow through with, I believe you will be great, don't be discouraged 

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Specializes in Neuro/Medical/ Trauma ICU.
Cobebrownrn said:

Were most of the clinical questions on drugs? Did they get into vents and other stuff like ecmo, ekgs, crrt? 

From what I remember, I got two drug questions, two vent questions, and I think one patho. 

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Specializes in MICU.

Had my interview today, those who did interviews, how do you think you did ?

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Specializes in ICU.
BrightSide24 said:

Had my interview today, those who did interviews, how do you think you did ?

How did your interview go? Sending positive energy for your acceptance!!

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Specializes in ICU.
RNtoCRNA45 said:

How did your interview go? Sending positive energy for your acceptance!!

How did it go any pointers. 

CubanCRNA2b said:

How did it go any pointers. 

I am pretty sure you did great

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CubanCRNA2b said:

How did it go any pointers. 

I am pretty sure you did great

It wasn't me who had the interview...quote Brightside24 so she replies ?

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