in a DILEMNA

[2007graduate]

Hi Everyone!

I am in quite a bit of a mix here and wondering if anyone could give me their opinion or sound advice. Here we go:

Moved to Chicago DEC 08 from TX and I currently work on a critical care unit@ reputable hospital which has one of the top 5 CRNA programs. Recently had a family emergency and seriously thinking about moving back home to TX to be close to my family.(Getting an icu position in TX will not be a problem for me). My question is I really want to get into CRNA school but I don't know if my moving back and forth will be detrimental for my chances in getting into a CRNA program or just go ahead move to TX; do well on my CCRN;GRE and hope that helps in getting me into a CRNA school rather than the power of name recognition of the institution I currently work at.

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

In the end, it probably won't matter: you have to do what you are comfortable doing and since this sounds like a serious situation; will you regret it later if you don't move? Take care and good luck.

[missnurse01, MSN, RN]

I agree that in general it is probably not going to matter where you live-as in I have not heard of schools giving more consideration to local students...well only rarely anyway! other than getting your year's worth of residency, then where you live shouldnt matter in your acceptance, as long as there is a local school that you want to go to! and getting a good recommendation from your new manager, etc.

[Trophy.Nurse]

I'm assuming you work @ Rush. Think this through. Will you regret not moving back to TX? Does your current employer offer tuition assistace or loan forgiveness of some sort that will help you pay for crna school? Might you have a better chance of getting accepted due to the people you've met & things you've learned while working there? If my assumption is correct - which it must be,as I don't know of any other crna programs in Chicago - think hard & long before leaving your current employer, staying could benefit you enormously or not at all. Hope this helps : )

[adamrj8282]

For what it is worth, I have worked at four different hospitals and only once was I at a hospital for more than a year. I got into University of Pittsburgh. I don't think they care too much.

[canchaser, BSN, RN]

ppl come from all over in the three interviews that I went to. The furthest was from California. She was interviewing in the midwest to get close to family. I don't think they really care about where you live.