how hard is it to get into CRNA school?

[mlshouldis36]

Hello everyone,

I'm currently in my third year at Chamberlain college of nursing in Chicago. After I get my degree I definitely want to go back to school but I'm not entirely sure what direction I want to go in. I recently worked a shift in the OR during my clinicals and I really enjoyed it. I'm curious about CRNA school, is it really tough to be accepted? I currently have a 3.2 GPA but I do have a couple of C's and mostly B's for my grades, and with work I'm not so sure I will be able to bring my grade up. Has anyone out there gotten into CRNA school with mostly B's and a couple of C's? I'm just wondering if I should continue to think about this as an option, or should I start thinking about other avenues. Any input would be helpful.

Thanks,

Mathew Shouldis

[jj224]

check out any one of the 100s of posts on this topic. not trying to be a d***, but you'll likely learn more and get a better idea by doing that.

[BigPappaCRNA]

You may get into a program, as there are a lot of them, and some of them are puppy mills. But the more important question is, "will I be able to graduate?" Only you will know for sure, but, anesthesia school is exponentially more difficult than your BSN. If you are able to objectively self assess why you did poorly in past classes, and why you will be better in much more difficult classes, than you will have your answer. But, for myself, before I quit my job, moved, spent 20-50K for the first year, etc, I would want to be damn sure I had a chance a success.

[ErikaLynnea]

Your GPA is just one factor in admission.. if you decide this route is definitely for you make yourself the strongest candidate you can in other ways.. (good critical care experience, CCRN, good GRE score, volunteer work) and if you don't get accepted you can consider taking a few masters level courses and focus on really acing them! Good luck!

[Etomidating]

I often found myself asking this question before I decided to apply and I will tell you this: Getting into to CRNA school is not only about your stats and where you work. It really depends on what schools you are looking at. It is very true that some programs operate on a name basis and will admit local people over any out of state applicant. Some schools care more about your GRE over anything else. Some schools really favor experience over stats. My advice to you is look up each individual school you want to apply to and do your research or even call them and ask what they look for in applicants. It would be in your best interest to not only apply to one school. I will say that almost every school prefers your GPA to at least be above a 3.3. All in all, do not leave any reason for a school to not grant you an interview; do well in your undergrad courses, do at least average on the GRE ( I did not so well and still got into every school I interviewed at minus one school) and get the best possible ICU experience and understand what you are doing! Best of luck!