Fairfield University CRNA Austin - 2026

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Specializes in CVICU.

Couldn't find one posted so I'll start

Deadline July 15, 2025 on NursingCAS 

Requirements: 1 year ICU exp. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or above with a science GPA of 3.2 or above. shadow form and employment verification. 2 references. Bio 1 w/ lab, Bio2 w/ lab, Chem w/ lab, Micro, and college math. CCRN, PALS, ACLS, BLS. 

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Members are discussing the requirements and application process for a nursing program with a deadline of July 15, 2025. They are sharing their stats, experiences, and anxieties about the competitive nature of the program, as well as speculating on the selection criteria and interview process. Some members are also seeking information on rolling admissions.

I would love to hear people's thoughts on the 150 word open ended questions 👀 

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following

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Hey I'm also in the process of applying. How do we feel about sharing our stats? The program representative said they're expecting >400+ applications, I think they usually interview 80-130 people for 45 total spots (30 in CT, 15 in Austin). 

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Congratulations on taking that first step!

I am down to share if you are.

Wow, that is a lot of people. I wonder if they favor in-state? I am applying out of state. 

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I don't think they favor in-state. I've went a couple information sessions and an in-person event, faculty is pretty nice. 

My stats:

BSN GPA: 3.95, science GPA: 3.96 (A's in all Fairfield Pre-Reqs: A&P 1, 2, Chem, Microbio, Stats). total GPA: 3.60 (including my ADN program). Last 60 credits: 3.72?

2 years CTICU (level 1 trauma, academic center) taking care of ECMO, LVADs, Impella, IABPs, CRRT, open-heart & vascular surgery patients. Very high acuity as we are the only heart transplant / high volume + academic center in the middle of PA. Tons of Swans & gtts. I should have about 3 years by the time I'll (hopefully) get into a program, but I'm applying at the 2-year mark.

CCRN and TNCC certifications. BLS, ACLS, PALS. 

Shadowed CRNAs for 40 hours. Unit council member. I present monthly research to help educate our staff at a Cardiac Research club. Precept & mentor to newer nurses. AACN & AANA member. I attended a 3-day Diversity CRNA airway workshop / conference at Fairfield as well. Attended one-day anesthesia seminar at another CRNA program. Attended my state's CRNA association conference. Attended the AANA mid-year congress (in D.C.). I try to be as involved as I can since finishing nursing school. No major volunteering or GRE. No graduate level science courses.

It's really competitive so I've just been trying to figure out what else I can do at this point. 

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Sounds like you are absolutely the perfect candidate!! Amazing stats and involvement! Do you know what kind of applicants they are looking for?

I am in the same boat as you, feeling that imposter syndrome haha. 

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These are also amazing stats!! We're the same people haha, anxiety riddled. When I spoke with students / faculty, it looked like they were looking for people that can excel both academically and could handle the rigors of the program. Interviews, as far as I know, are a mix of EI and clinical. But, I heard it's not high stress, much more of a conversation-type. Have you applied yet? I'd be happy to connect with you.

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does anyone know if admissions are rolling?

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Specializes in Neuro ICU.

Following!

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following! 150 words was a struggle but it helped to stay concise 

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Specializes in STICU, CCRN.

Following! Good luck everyone!

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