Gooding Institute

traumaguy8 · May 2, 2006

It would be awesome to do two of my favorite things at the same time... study anesthesia and watch the sun set over the beautiful beaches of PC. I have talked to a CRNA who graduated from there about 2 yrs ago and he seemed to have only good things to say about it. He didnt go into depth about the program but I did ask him if he felt like the school prepared him well for the responsiblities he has as a crna, and he said "very much so."

I know this doesnt help much but I would also like to see what others who have gone here have to say about it so maybe this will get the ball rolling.

blee1 · May 7, 2006

not so popular ay??

rn29306 · May 7, 2006

not so popular ay??

I sincerely looked at Gooding. I liked the model they work under (I assume it is the same now): one main location but you do it all, i think one satellite center, no anesthesia residents, small class all on the front row.

I was passing through one day on the way to meet the family in Florida, stopped by and nosed around a bit, took pictures of the hospital and all. Kind of suprised security didn't show up....

I decided I probably couldn't be in PCB and study at the same time and I liked some of the programs in TN, so I went elsewhere.

A great model that I'm sure puts out awesome clinicians.

NICU_RN_CN · Nov 21, 2006

I attend Gooding now. Its the best choice I could have ever made.

endorphinrush · Nov 21, 2006

I am not going there but I know CRNA's that have and they have nothing but good to say about it. I like how they put you in the OR fast. I think that is cool. I wish the one I will be attending did that but.......It is supposed to be a most excellent program though and I agree, it would be awesome to sit on the beach and study :)

SkinnersH2 · Feb 7, 2008

Any interview tips for Gooding?

ICUnursetoCRNA · Feb 7, 2008

Hey Skinner,

I have an interview there also, the 27th. I don't know about you, but I am pretty nervous. When's your interview? You'll have to let me know how it goes. I have a friend who interviewed there and said it was all personal, but things can change of course.

SkinnersH2 · Feb 7, 2008

Hey ICU nurse....my interview is also on the 27th @ 1630. I work with 4 CRNAs that have gone to Gooding within the last 5 years. They have said the same about personal type questions, but I would still be prepared for clinical cause some of the board members have changed since then. Oh, and I do agree with you on the nerves....I have them too.

NICU_RN_CN · Mar 1, 2008

Hey ICU nurse....my interview is also on the 27th @ 1630. I work with 4 CRNAs that have gone to Gooding within the last 5 years. They have said the same about personal type questions, but I would still be prepared for clinical cause some of the board members have changed since then. Oh, and I do agree with you on the nerves....I have them too.

Where do you work?

jamieblu · Mar 5, 2008

Hello... I also had an interview at Gooding in February. I really liked the program and the students had nothing but positive comments about the school. I only had three people on my interview panel. I got the feeling that there was supposed to be more, but it was laid back. I guess we find out next week. I wonder how many students they are accepting this year...:heartbeat

nightangel99 · Mar 5, 2008

For all those that recently interviewed, keep us posted!! I am trying to decide between Gooding and UAB. I live in Dothan, AL.... wondering about the clinical requirements of Gooding. Anyway..keep us posted. Good Luck!!!