Georgetown or Pittsburgh

JJRN · Feb 24, 2005

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tumpler44 · Feb 24, 2005

I am greatful I am accepted into the CRNA programs at both schools. From talking with some CRNA's at my hospital, I was told that Pitt has a better reputation for CRNA School. They pointed out that that there are certain faults with the Georgetown's program, such as competition for cases. One of these CRNAs, who is a Georgetown CRNA grad even, stated "Georgetown is not worth the cost of the education and experience I had." She said that when she started her first job she wasn't up to par with the level of knowledge and experience of other new grads.

I really don't want to base this very important decision on the views of a limited and possibly biased group of people. That's why I looking for more opinions.

Georgetown absolutely! For too many reasons to mention. Did you interview at both, and were accepted at both? Where do you stand in the application process? I went to Pitt for undergrad, and am from the Burgh. However, I received all my clinical practice in DC/MD, and know a few GU students/grads from work...where they did clinical rotations. Tell me what kind of environment and specific aspects are important to you in a program, and I may be able to assist more. But, if it were me it would be a no brainer.

royalkeister · Feb 24, 2005

Go to the burgh! Go Steelers! Oh, and the school is really good too. I was accepted part-time to Pitt, but chose to go to Cincinnati instead. I think you'll get a fantastic variety of quality experiences there. But I sure could do with a Primanti's sandwich right now. Mmmm.

Acey · Feb 24, 2005

I am in Georgetown.

Very happy, very satisfied with the education I'm getting.

tumpler44 · Feb 24, 2005

I am in Georgetown.
Very happy, very satisfied with the education I'm getting.

Acey,

are you in the CRNA program?

LydiaNN · Feb 24, 2005

Pittsburgh has awesome medical facilities, lots of cultural opportunities, interesting ethnic neighborhoods and a comfortable cost of living. Academically, Georgetown might have a slight advantage, but only slight. I'd choose Pittsburgh. (Of course, I'm biased, as I consider it my hometown).

oneLoneNurse · Feb 24, 2005

Great city and very, very liveable. The media complains its not a great place for singles, BUT I think otherwise.

JJRN · Feb 25, 2005

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apaisRN, RN, CRNA · Feb 25, 2005

Along the same lines - I may be choosing between Samuel Merritt and University of New England. Based solely on quality and reputation, which program would you recommend?

tumpler44 · Feb 25, 2005

Hey Apais,

I've read some of your responses to threads and I think I might have met you at the Gonzaga interview, Jan 24th. We were in the first interview group...the few out of towners. Are you from Vermont? I am the traveller from Hawaii. Anyhow I do know a crna from my hospital and he raves about Sam. Well good luck in your decision making too! :) Congrats!

apaisRN, RN, CRNA · Feb 25, 2005

Hey Apais,
I've read some of your responses to threads and I think I might have met you at the Gonzaga interview, Jan 24th. We were in the first interview group...the few out of towners. Are you from Vermont? I am the traveller from Hawaii. Anyhow I do know a crna from my hospital and he raves about Sam. Well good luck in your decision making too! :) Congrats!

Yup, that's me. That interview was kinda yech, wasn't it? My brain went blank in the clinical one. They told me I couldn't get a sat on my coding patient, how else could I assess oxygenation? I sat there like an idiot, couldn't think for the life of me. I hate being nervous. How was your interview? Did you get in?