Kaiser anesthesia (kpsan) 2018

Nursing Students SRNA

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Hi everyone!

I just wanted to start a post for those who are applying for CRNA school at Kaiser. The program is now a DNP. They added one more year and a whopping 60K increase in tuition fee. Having that said, I am still on the process of application (awaiting for 1 more recommendation letter).

I just want a support system since this will be my first time and I really want to be accepted in the program. I am currently living in NY but I would love to move back home (Cali) and I told myself that getting accepted in to the program is the only reason I would go back. -_-

Questions:

1. Did anyone got deterred with the recent changes in the program?

2. Would it be a good year to apply? [first year for DNP]

3. What makes a good candidate? STATS would be appreciated.

My STATS

3.7 GPA

2 YRS CTICU (by the start of program] big academic hospital in NY

1 yr in MICU (LA)

2 YRS MEDSURG (LA)

never the head of a committee but a member .. My stats are not as great as other applicants but still hoping for a shot.

Good luck everyone!

Specializes in Anesthesia.

This program is 90k now? Cost was the desirable thing about this program. This makes me feel better about staying local and choosing the program I did. I wonder how the DNP transition will affect the # of applicants. I guess it's still cheaper than Loma Linda.

I feel you Fentanyl, I also got rejected. I have a couple of coworkers who applied this cycle with me and they got interviews but I didn't. My resume/experience was better, so I don't know what they're looking for. I have more ICU experience, as well as pacu and bilingual in Spanish (I'm mexican, so I checked the minority box).

I feel you Fentanyl, I also got rejected. I have a couple of coworkers who applied this cycle with me and they got interviews but I didn't. My resume/experience was better, so I don't know what they're looking for. I have more ICU experience, as well as pacu and bilingual in Spanish (I'm mexican, so I checked the minority box).

One of my ex coworkers from a smaller community hospital (MICU) got an interview. I believe I am more competitive than him/her. He/she has no CCRN. KPSA is weird. I am Egyptian. Rumor is that this program does not believe in diversity; not sure if you know what I mean.

Hi all,

I just wanted to put this out there because it was a bit disheartening to see all the anti-minority speculation. I'm of mixed ethnicity and I did indeed get an interview. Also, my mentor who graduated years ago is a minority, and she had nothing but wonderful things to say about KPSA and vice versa.

Please remember, you are more than just a check box on an ethnicity or a piece of paper with GPAs, certifications, and positions of employment. KPSA may look for something more than just those credentials. It's the bigger picture. They are looking for candidates that are a good fit for their program, just as we are looking for a program that is a good fit for us. We are ALL well-qualified, and there are dozens of programs out there that your "stats" may appeal to more than they do to KPSA. Just keep searching. KSPA is not the be-all end-all.

I got rejected from the first two nursing schools I applied to. AND I got rejected from the first CRNA school that I applied to. BUT everything worked out the way it was supposed to. Keep your heads up, don't give up and keep at it!

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Well said Traumadrama. Thank you for sharing!

Funny that racism and anti-diversity is the first thing that comes to people's minds when something goes against them in Southern California of all places. The state where they give illegals benefits.

I'm 99.999% sure the fact that I did not get an interview has nothing to do with my race/ethnicity. I am just very curious as to why so I can strengthen my application for the following year. I wonder if I forgot something or my personal statement was not as good as others. In any event, I hope those of you who got interviews nail them and get accepted! Please do come back and share your interview experiences.

any clinical questions in this interview?

also, anyone from LA here?

Hi! I have heard the interview is 3 parts; An individual interview with faculty, group interview, and a mock code test. Not sure if they are changing things around this year as the program has changed a bit.

I live in Echo Park :)

I applied and got an interview! Mine is 2/8 ! Congrats to everyone interviewing and to those that aren't, don't give up!! This is not my first time applying!

@socalRN91

I wonder if the mock code is part of the group interview? And Good luck to everyone!

Has anyone with an interview applied to CSUF already? I can't find the appropriate DNP option? Anyone else having this problem?

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