LSU CRNA program

[karenknola]

I have an interview next week. Anyone know what to expect? Do they ask clinical questions or is it more a "getting to know you" type of interview? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

[TigerSRNA08]

I am in my 2nd year at LSU's program. Seems that the less experienced applicants get asked more questions. Here are some of the topics asked me and some that were asked to other people:

Know ventilator settings: CMV, PCV, SIMV, PS

Know what the pressures obtained from a PA cath mean

Know the receptors effected by drugs like epi, norepi, dopamine, atropine

Why do you wan to be a CRNA (having shadowed a CRNA for a day and talking about that experience is good)

They kind of take the interview where you take it, so make sure you are comfortable to be questioned on topics that you bring up.

Good luck

[karenknola]

Thanks for the info! I have 6 yrs adult critical care experience, 2 yrs PICU experience,CCRN etc but am still nervous about the interview. They called me today and scheduled it for next Friday. Guess I better go review...

[jemommyRN]

Well.... How did it go? Give us an update. Did you feel comfortable? What did they ask? How do you feel about it?

[karenknola]

It went really well.... I got accepted! It was more a "meet and greet" and info about their program than a drill session. They did not ask me any clinical questions. They asked my friend 1 question but it was pretty basic.

I can not wait to start in August!!!

[jemommyRN]

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jemommyRN]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did your friend get in? What advice do you have for me (will be applying in a couple of years)? What was your GRE like? How many years of experience did you have?

[Zissa1367]

I interviewed at LSU in late March and have not heard back yet. Has anyone else who was in the 2nd group of interviews heard anything?

[cafeconleche]

Does anyone know the cost of out of state tuition at LSUHSC (CRNA program). Their website says total out of state fees = $14,000, but I don't think this includes tuition. I've called the school, but I haven't heard back. Thnaks!