Florida State University (FSU) CRNA 2024

[krisjames84]

Hello. Just wanted to reach out and see if anyone here is applying to FSU's DNAP program Summer 2024. I couldn't find a thread so I thought I'd start one!

[ICUBSN]

Congratulations! Good luck! Hope all goes well!

[FutureCRNA1989, BSN]

congrats!

[roeeeb, BSN, RN]

Hi! 

For those of you that started in the 2024 cycle, how is it going ?  Any tips for me? I am applying to the 2025 cycle.. haven't taken my GRE yet. Any of you or anyone in your class come from a PICU background ?

I interviewed with another program and feeling very discouraged because despite them being very impressed with my stats and my resume, they kept harping on the fact that I had no adult experience, even though their program requirements clearly stated they accepted PICU. Starting an adult ICU job right now is just not an option so I'm wondering if you have any insight on what my chances are.
 

Thank you! 

[Bateyevaa]

Hey! Class of '27 here. We've nearing the end of our first exam week so the struggle is real. I think there is only one person in our class without adult experience and their background is NICU. I think most are either trauma, neuro, CVICU or MICU. The instructors do like academically strong applicants so I would say go for it and apply! My perspective is that this program is more lenient than others when it comes to work experience. Good luck! 

[Futuremurse1995, ASN, BSN]

Bateyevaa said:

Hey! Class of '27 here. We've nearing the end of our first exam week so the struggle is real. I think there is only one person in our class without adult experience and their background is NICU. I think most are either trauma, neuro, CVICU or MICU. The instructors do like academically strong applicants so I would say go for it and apply! My perspective is that this program is more lenient than others when it comes to work experience. Good luck! 

So glad to see neuro on this list!! I'll be applying with level one neuro experience! 💪

[Futuremurse1995, ASN, BSN]

For the employment verification did you guys just take it to HR for any previous hospitals? And did you fill out a separate form for every hospital you've worked at? 

[Bateyevaa]

I worked at HCA facility so I took the form to HR and was referred to a third party verification company they use. 

[roeeeb, BSN, RN]

Bateyevaa said:

Hey! Class of '27 here. We've nearing the end of our first exam week so the struggle is real. I think there is only one person in our class without adult experience and their background is NICU. I think most are either trauma, neuro, CVICU or MICU. The instructors do like academically strong applicants so I would say go for it and apply! My perspective is that this program is more lenient than others when it comes to work experience. Good luck! 

Thank you for the reply !! 

[roeeeb, BSN, RN]

Bateyevaa said:

I worked at HCA facility so I took the form to HR and was referred to a third party verification company they use. 

Is this necessary? I figured my manager could just fill it out ? 

[Futuremurse1995, ASN, BSN]

Is it true six students out of the program are located in Orlando? This is where I currently reside and heard it from someone that they accept six students out of orlando. Wanted to verify on here 

[roeeeb, BSN, RN]

Does anyone have any insight regarding clinical sites? I recently heard that FSU lost some of their clinical sites and was a challenge with students having to move all over the place to get their numbers ? Thank you 

[Bateyevaa]

In my second semester so a bit off from even thinking about clinicals but I haven't heard about any issues. They have their sites posted on the website and I heard that they do their best to accommodate students. Also haven't heard any complaints or issues from a class above us. Hope that helps!