Duke CRNA class 2022

Hey! I'll be starting in the fall as well. I actually live in Durham and work at Duke! Feel free to shoot me an email. [email protected]

Hello to both of you,

As an accelerated second degree BSN student wanting to pursue a career as a CRNA, I'd like to ask you a few questions. What were your stats like when you applied? (GPA, experience, etc) Was this your first time applying? One question a little more personal but my main concern, living situation. Did you both save money and will be living off of savings, family support, significant other? Any information would be greatly appreciated and congratulations!

Matt

Matt,

My name is Christian, and I am also going to be starting at Duke's CRNA program in the fall. If you'd like, you can direct message me, and I will do my best to answer your questions. Good luck in school!

Christian

Hi Christian,

For some reason it won’t let me send a private a message. Before you got accepted into Dukes program, what were some things you believe or were told would help you be a strong applicant? Were you a nurse assistant before becoming an RN? How many years of RN experience did you have before applying to CRNA? Did you have extra carricular activities or any shadowing hours?

Congrats on getting into Duke’s program!

I think the reason for being blocked from private messages is we haven't made enough posts.

Things to be competitive: high GPA, good GRE, research experience (esp. when applying to DNP programs), experience on a high acuity unit, great interview, CCRN*** (pretty much have to have this, even when not required)

I was never a nursing assistant, but I've held several small jobs before being a nurse (i.e. cashier in high school, resident assistant in college). I was a member of the AACN, but I'm unsure how much extra curricular activities weigh. Ultimately, I think they want a balanced candidate; so, those help. I don't ever explicitly recall being asked how many shadowing hours; however, the more hours you have shadowing will give you more experiences to draw upon in personal statements and interviews. You need to understand the profession and know what it really entails to prove you actually want to make this big of a commitment to become a CRNA. If possible, shadowing in different environments (outpatient surgical center, hospital OR, etc.) is beneficial.

If you'd like specifics in terms of my STATS (GRE, GPA, etc.), drop your email, and I will give you some more details.

5 hours ago, cristianomiguel said:

I think the reason for being blocked from private messages is we haven't made enough posts.

Things to be competitive: high GPA, good GRE, research experience (esp. when applying to DNP programs), experience on a high acuity unit, great interview, CCRN*** (pretty much have to have this, even when not required)

I was never a nursing assistant, but I've held several small jobs before being a nurse (i.e. cashier in high school, resident assistant in college). I was a member of the AACN, but I'm unsure how much extra curricular activities weigh. Ultimately, I think they want a balanced candidate; so, those help. I don't ever explicitly recall being asked how many shadowing hours; however, the more hours you have shadowing will give you more experiences to draw upon in personal statements and interviews. You need to understand the profession and know what it really entails to prove you actually want to make this big of a commitment to become a CRNA. If possible, shadowing in different environments (outpatient surgical center, hospital OR, etc.) is beneficial.

If you'd like specifics in terms of my STATS (GRE, GPA, etc.), drop your email, and I will give you some more details.

Thanks christian. Shoot me an email, [email protected]

On 4/19/2019 at 7:52 PM, cristianomiguel said:

Matt,

My name is Christian, and I am also going to be starting at Duke's CRNA program in the fall. If you'd like, you can direct message me, and I will do my best to answer your questions. Good luck in school!

Christian

I hate to even admit this, but I am having a hell of a time finding the part of the application where I add my personal statement. I was hoping to work on that before submitting, and it doesn't appear its in the application portion anywhere. Do you think this is a glitch or is the personal statement after you submit?? Any advice is welcome. Thanks

On 3/1/2019 at 6:14 PM, heatherls2012 said:

Hey! I'll be starting in the fall as well. I actually live in Durham and work at Duke! Feel free to shoot me an email. [email protected]

I need help. I have filled out the application for this upcoming application period on Oct 1 2019 for class 2023. I simply can't submit until i take my GRE next week, but I wanted to work on my personal statement in the meantime. I am under the understanding that there is a precise set of instructions and topic relevant to the personal statement, but it doesn't seem to be anywhere in the actual application. Is this a glitch or is there a place to submit that after you submit the actual application. Thank for your time and help.

On 7/30/2019 at 11:07 PM, CoffeeScrubsAndRubberGloves said:

I hate to even admit this, but I am having a hell of a time finding the part of the application where I add my personal statement. I was hoping to work on that before submitting, and it doesn't appear its in the application portion anywhere. Do you think this is a glitch or is the personal statement after you submit?? Any advice is welcome. Thanks

Sorry for the late reply! I often forget that this website exists. I believe I saw that you had your questions answered on another forum, but if you did not or have additional questions, feel free to shoot me a direct message.

I can’t seem to send private messages to anyone on this site. Anyone willing to give some advise please email me. I have an interview in 2 weeks and want to make sure I’m adequately prepared
[email protected]

2 hours ago, SandMan2019 said:

I can’t seem to send private messages to anyone on this site. Anyone willing to give some advise please email me. I have an interview in 2 weeks and want to make sure I’m adequately prepared
[email protected]

To access the pm system you need 15 or more posts

On 3/1/2019 at 6:14 PM, heatherls2012 said:

Hey! I'll be starting in the fall as well. I actually live in Durham and work at Duke! Feel free to shoot me an email.

On 3/1/2019 at 6:14 PM, heatherls2012 said:

Hey! I'll be starting in the fall as well. I actually live in Durham and work at Duke! Feel free to shoot me an email. [email protected]

I got an interview!! I will be there on the 21st of Nov. Not even sure how to prepare, but here goes nothing!! LOL.