LEAP Certificate Pathway Summer 2021

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Hi! Wondering if anyone applied to the LEAP program at Case Western for Summer 2021 entry?

Specializes in CVICU/COVID ICU.
On 8/9/2022 at 7:31 PM, Lou34 said:

Hi! I’m looking to apply for the 2023 program. Can anyone give me some insight on the interviews, admission statement, their GPA and experience that got accepted?

Hello, 

the interviews were tough not going to lie, you have to interview with every director that is a part of the program so I had 4 slots of interviews set up for 15 mins each where I interviewed with 2-3 directors at a time total of 11 directors for this year although I believe there will be more next year. 

questions were similar to the types of questions they would ask for entrance into their CRNA program because this is the only time they will interview you. once you get in your in and they will choose your slot for the school you are going to based off of these initial interviews. (I still studied using the CCRN book, and the CSPA information)

my admissions statement was just based on my journey, highlighted my diverse background in types of nursing I do, highlighted my barriers and how I overcame them. 

My GPA was overall a 3.4 (3.1 in ADN, 4.0 in BSN) and then a 3.6 science GPA. I had my CCRN, was on some committees and was a part of some leadership roles. 

In order to get into leap you have to have barriers such as grades and/or have applied to schools previously and been rejected. I applied to 5 schools prior to leap, interviewed for one and was waitlisted. this is how I qualified. 

My experience is divers I have mostly neuro and cardiac training but am now a traveler so I see a mixed bag of pts.  I explained this and emphasized COVID patients as I have mostly taken care of covid graduating in 2020.

hope this helps! Good luck on your journey :)

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Specializes in MICU/SICU RN.

Hey guys!

 I will meet my one year of ICU experience in April 2023.  Do you guys think I can still apply for the LEAP program? What’s the requirement for their personal statement? I tried contacting the admissions but no luck. Any other tips you guy recommend? Thank you. 

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Specializes in ICU.
2 minutes ago, Neo23 said:

Hey guys!

 I will meet my one year of ICU experience in April 2023.  Do you guys think I can still apply for the LEAP program? What’s the requirement for their personal statement? I tried contacting the admissions but no luck. Any other tips you guy recommend? Thank you. 

You won’t know until you apply! Every cohort will be different. Current cohort has as little as 2.5 years to as much as 10+ years of clinical experience.

 The requirement for the personal statement is on the LEAP website under essay. It should be about why you need this program at this juncture in your life. 

https://case.edu/nursing/programs/leap-certificate-pathway

I would just make sure you have a really solid CV, with leadership, clinical & volunteer experience just like any other CRNA program. They are picking the best candidates. 

Interview is rough. You will interview with all of the directors from each affiliate school in separate break out rooms for an hour. It is mostly clinical with a couple emotional intelligence.  
 

I recommend to apply as early as possible and get all your stuff in on time. 

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Specializes in CVICU/COVID ICU.

If your coming up on your year of experience I would recommend applying to other programs first. I currently have close to the least amount of experience in the LEAP program but I applied to 5 other schools and and only interviewed for one PRIOR to applying for LEAP. LEAP is specifically meant for students that have some type of barrier to getting into a traditional program. 

Hope this helps. 

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