Gonzaga 2021

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Anyone else applying for Gonzaga’s program?

Specializes in Medical Cardiology ICU.

Thank you! I'm not sure what got me in exactly but resume wise 3 years CCU at the Mayo Clinic, Preceptor, Lead multiple presentations for committees, CCRN, CMC, ACLS. I did an online anesthesia graduate level prep course through Barry University in FL. Had a good GRE score, college GPA just above 3.5. I think the on-paper checked boxes got me the interview. Once it came to interviews it was just a lot of personality questions/what is a good CRNA and how are you a reflection of that. I didn't try to refocus everything to career but tried to answer as though someone asked me on the street, tried to show I had a life outside of nursing. They had some clinical type scenarios to make sure you weren't incompetent.

 

Overall the process demands some perseverance. I got turned down at 4 places before I got in. Multiple interviews, but you just need one offer. Don't take it personally if you don't get in. Gonzaga had 150+ for 15 spots. It the nature of programs across the country. Be confident, research the school well, and keep at it!

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Specializes in NICU/CVICU.
On 10/22/2020 at 10:11 AM, Ben_Rn4609 said:

Did anyone else get into the CRNA program? Trying to make some contacts in Spokane, get ready for moving there from MN. Feel free to send a private message.

I got in too! Congratulations! I cannot wait to start! I am moving too! 

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Specializes in NICU/CVICU.
On 10/25/2020 at 11:52 PM, NurseKirst said:

Hey! I just joined AllNurses. It won't let me message you for some reason but maybe if you message me we can get in touch! So excited to get started. I'll be moving from CO.

Hey!! Congrats. I got in too. I will moving from AZ/CA.. doing a little travel beforehand. I’m nervous and excited! 

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Hey guys, mind sharing your stats the ones who got in or waited? 

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Specializes in CICU.
On 4/21/2021 at 1:07 AM, blastfellow said:

Hey guys, mind sharing your stats the ones who got in or waited? 

GPA 4.0 nursing, 3.9 undergrad w/ bio and chem major. 3.5 years ICU experience in cardiac and travel cardiac. CCRN. involvement with committees at work. heavy volunteering in undergrad and nursing school w/ underserved communities. shadowed multiple times. sorry for the delayed response! good luck!

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Specializes in Medical Cardiology ICU.

Sorry for the late responses!

4 years of ICU CCU experience, preceptor, taught classes, research project participation.

ACLS CCRN CMC 3.6 GPA nursing school, graduate level anesthesia prep course GRE 319 w/ 4.0 on writing.

It's all an exercise in persistence, apply to multiple  multiple multiple programs!

 

 

 

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Specializes in MICU NSICU.

I got an invite to interview for the CRNA program!

Does anyone have tips for the interview? Are the question styles clinical knowledge, behavior/scenario, and/or personality based?

Anything helps! Thank you!

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