How are my chances of getting into a CRNA program looking?

[NursingStudentEMT]

Hi all,

I'm senior nursing student in a BSN program.

Upon graduating I'll have my year of chem., 1 semester of organic, Statistics, 3 years of EMT experience (per diem and volunteer), ACLS, and PALS.

I live near NYC so I'm hoping to get an ICU job straight out of school. I'm hoping my EMT, ACLS, and PALS will facilitate that. I know obviously Montefiore, Mt. Sinai, or Columbia would be excellent hospitals to get experience from but I'll take any critical care position I can get and switch jobs after getting some initial experience if I have to.

My GPA is holding steady at a 3.5 - 3.6. Assuming I can get 1-2 years critical care experience straight out of school, do you think I have a solid shot at getting into one of NY's CRNA programs (Columbia, Albany Medical, Buffalo, or Downstate)???

Also, does my resume look solid enough to get an ICU job, fresh out of school? I've been told it's very difficult as of now.

[bibibi]

Your GPA is ok for CRNA schools. I don't know exactly about NYC area. It will also depend on your science GPA. But it is good that you have chemistry, organic chemistry and statistics. You will need to do good on GRE and get CCRN after a year in ICU.

You are definitely more competitive that a new grad trying to get an ICU job. But it may still be a challenge. Again, I don't know what is going on in NYC area but people are getting ICU jobs right out of school...

Good luCK!

[NursingStudentEMT]

Thank you! I'm surprised; I didn't realize that they'd look at your sci gpa, in particular.

My sci gpa is definitely higher. I don't think I've gotten below an A/A- in anything.

And correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't it take two years to get your CCRN?

[bibibi]

If your science GPA is better that's even better! You can take your ccrn after 1 year of full time work you need to accumulate 1750 hours.

[ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.]

Your GPA is good! Don't let anyone tell you otherwise :)