am I a strong candicate for CRNA

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I just started looking into CRNA schools and wonder if I am a strong enough candidate.

I am a foreing educated nurse. After moving to US got AA degree(GPA 3.4), later worked my way up with attending only two nursing classes with GPA barely above 2(mathernity and physhiatry ) passed NCLEX. Have 8 years of NICU level III experience and jut got enroled in BSN program, Will be done next year. My BSN GPA so far is 3.93. Statistics 3.6. Taking chemistry now. Can I start applying now, or should I work more on my grades?

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I am foreign educated RN that got into BSN program just now, but already have 8 years of NICU experience. Anyone got in to CRNA program with nursing school from outside of US?

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You might want to consider transfering to an adult ICU due to the fact there are only a couple of schools that accept NICU experience.

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Specializes in trauma ICU,TNCC, NRP, PALS, ACLS.

You might want to consider transfering within your hospital to the picu.

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There are several schools that accept NICU experience. I only have NICU (besides the 1.5yrs I did in the OR fresh out of nursing school) and am in the Montgomery/Lasalle program in Phili. You have to look around and call the departments... but I had no problems finding schools.

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I would still say your best bet would be to transfer to the adult ICU so you dont have to deal with schools that wont accept NICU experience. You will get so much more experience in the adult ICU with pressors and sick patients. Also depending on the school GRE might be required. It also helps to have your CCRN.

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Specializes in Transplant/Surgical ICU.

I'm not an SRNA or CRNA, but from my research and experience applying to schools I would recommend the following:

1. Shadow a CRNA

2. Get adult ICU experience, some schools do not even accept PICU...

3. 8 years ICU? Do you have CCRN certification? if not get it or a specialty cert

4. Do you do charge or precept? After 8 years they might expect that from you, so if you don't try to work on it

5. GRE if you want a wider choice of schools, but there are many schools that don't too so no worries.

Good luck

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I just started looking into CRNA schools and wonder if I am a strong enough candidate.

I am a foreing educated nurse. After moving to US got AA degree(GPA 3.4), later worked my way up with attending only two nursing classes with GPA barely above 2(mathernity and physhiatry ) passed NCLEX. Have 8 years of NICU level III experience and jut got enroled in BSN program, Will be done next year. My BSN GPA so far is 3.93. Statistics 3.6. Taking chemistry now. Can I start applying now, or should I work more on my grades?

Honestly, I do not believe that you are. However, I do not believe that you are an unworthy candidate. You need to learn how to spell, firstly, in order to be taken seriously.

I don't think you'll be able to apply before you're finished with your BSN program and you still need 1 year (minimum) of OR or ICU experience. PICU usually doesn't count.

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you are harsh and not taking into consideration that as a foreign speaker I have taken on more barriers than an average candidate including a few languages, passing board requirements and keeping a job.

In a last year I managed to get an award for article of the year that is published in nursing journal. So spelling is a challenge that is possible to manage under appropriate condition. Almost done with BSN and have a gpa of 3.95 now. I do have a nicu certification but not CCRN. School load is high, cant take on a challenge of a new job for a few more month. But anyway I need to shape up for applying to CRNA school and will appreciate a good advise. Anymore suggestions?

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Specializes in critcal care, CRNA.
honestly, i do not believe that you are. however, i do not believe that you are an unworthy candidate. you need to learn how to spell, firstly, in order to be taken seriously.

i don't think you'll be able to apply before you're finished with your bsn program and you still need 1 year (minimum) of or or icu experience. picu usually doesn't count.

i have seen several schools that allow picu experience. two of my fellow students came from picu. it all depends on your school of choice. some even allow pacu and ed.

seriously on the spelling? at least believe that this person has spell check and uses it when writing up a resume and such. i understand how spelling can annoy on writing forums such as this, but keep in mind that this is a discussion and not grammar school.

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thanks for "a discussion and not grammar school".

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I applied to Frank J. Tornetta. I have an interview coming up soon. Is there a test during the interview? Any tips as to how to prepare for the interview?

Any help will be appreciated. Thanks

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