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CABGx4, ASN, BSN, MSN, CRNA · Dec 11, 2011

Of course you have a shot

ThePrincessBride, MSN, RN, NP · Dec 12, 2011

Yes but unlikely.Most people that get in have a GPA of nearly a 4.0. Got to get that GPA WAY up.

amiro31 · Dec 12, 2011

yes you have a shot....and u don't need a 4.0 to get in. Get in a level 1 trauma center and get good experience in an ICU

RealNurse419 · Dec 12, 2011

I agree with CABG and Amiro. Also get your ccrn

bigboi · Dec 12, 2011

Yes but unlikely.Most people that get in have a GPA of nearly a 4.0. Got to get that GPA WAY up.

A 4.0 GPA would help, but where did you get that you got to get a 4.0 or you are not getting in? Your GPA is only one aspect of the application process. I know people who were accepted with a 3.4 GPA. Even med students get accepted with a surpar GPA.

CABGx4, ASN, BSN, MSN, CRNA · Dec 12, 2011

Shadowing will tell u if that really is the career u should pursue. Nail the gre, show leadership & professional aspirations. Work in the highest acuity ICU u can find. And never listen to naysayers!

OSURN · Jan 3, 2012

it depends on the school I know people who dont have gpa's of nearly 4.0 and being a double major for your undergrad is something they will definately look at and see your a hard worker.

Jaxon · Jan 13, 2012

I have friends who have got into school with barely a 3.0 GPA and others who had less then 1000 on thier GRE.. Its not about if you will get in, its where you will get in! Apply to multiple schools (atleast 5) and be willing to move. You need to shadow to make sure it's a career you want to pursue and shadow between 8-24 hours and be ready to talk about your shadow experience. Also ccrn will give you an edge, I have friends who have got in with and with out it, but schools will ask you if you have it!

If you dont like your undergrad GPA then take grad classes (adv. patho/adv/pharm) and those are also available online (liberty univ.).

Dont ever give up on your dream, you'll get in somewhere!

JayVArn · Jan 14, 2012

I agree. 1st step, follow a CRNA and see if it's where you want to be. Pump them for as much information as your can, (pros and cons of the job, lifestyle, training, what school is like, ask many questions as possible)

2nd step, start working in an ICU. Learn, learn and learn. Keep your eyes open and stay hungry (and save up money, you will need it come school time).

People don't like to hear this but it is not something that can be accomplished right away, the "minimum 1 year of ICU experience" will probably not cut it in your case (and probably should be increased drastically, but that is just my opinion). The BS in Biochem will help a lot! The main thing is to not get discouraged. I got rejected 4 times before eventually getting into 3 schools. Guess what...I had a 3.36 GPA. Its more than just a GPA. Best of luck

j.s5103 · Jan 17, 2012

Just curious, where did you get accepted?

SRNA4U, BSN, DNP, RN, CRNA · Jan 18, 2012

Hello,

I got into CRNA school with a 3.0 GPA. My science GPA was 3.67 and my MSN GPA was 3.91. It's doable but your grades are just a portion of the application process. I have 2 years ICU experience in a busy trauma, neurosurgical, and cardiothoracic ICU unit. Im active duty military and have a range of experience in multiple nursing areas. Been a nurse for 13 years. I've been an OR nurse for 9 years now in addition to working in the ICU. I know having my MSN played a great deal in me getting accepted into a program and my science GPA was very good. I partied a lot in nursing school so my grades weren't truly reflective of my abilities. I did however retook all of my science courses since they were over 10 years old and got A's and B's. Many anesthesia programs apply the whole person concept when considering applicants for interviews and admissions.

There are many people with high GPA's who sometimes aren't accepted into some programs. I remember when I interviewed, there was this one particular girl who had a high GPA and she was really snobbish and kept asking everybody in the group what their GPA's were and what hospital did they work in. We all got bad vibes about this person and we tended to avoid her since none of us wanted to be around her because of her personality. She ended up getting drilled in her interview process and she didn't get into the program. Attitude plays a factor as well. Humility will take you far but those who exalt themselves, even though they may have high GPA's, may not get accepted in the program of their choice. Age is another factor. When I interviewed, out of the 12 of us, there were about 9 people who looked to be in their early to mid-20's. There were 3 of us, who were in the age range of late 30's to late 40's. All of us who were in the 30-40's age range got into the program. I don't know if because of maturity and seasoned nursing experience we got in, but a great majority of the others looked like babies....they were so young and one girl hadn't even taken her NCLEX exam yet but because she had a high GPA, the university allowed current undergrad students with high GPA to apply to the MSN program of their choice with full admission guaranteed once having passed NCLEX and having the required 2 year ICU experience by the program start date.

So in the end, you will do fine. Remain confident but don't come across as arrogant. I think being genuine during the interview process comes across much better than being cocky. THe faculty are very good about picking those peope out who will reflect a very good image on the school.