many rejection letters crying all day..

XIGRIS · Dec 21, 2003

sue,

you still have time if you want to start this year ( 2004 ). There are still few schools that have deadlines around Feb and March. TCU, TWU, LSU and the one is St. Louis MO.

im waiting for my interview and hope to get in.

goodluck.

pleasetakeme · Dec 22, 2003

Thanks Xigris.. Which schools have you applied?? Is this your first? Wish you luck.. I am now looking at a few of those later schools and hope to send a few more applicants.. thanks neat name xigris.. why that???

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sillycrna · Dec 22, 2003

Sue,

Sorry it has been tough so far. The application process can be brutal, but it is worth it. Hang in there. Improving your GRE scores can help as well as brushing up on interview skills. When I was getting ready for my interview, I surfed interviewing websites for advice on how to answer questions. When I got the inevitable questions about why I wanted to go, my biggest weakness, etc, I was prepared. Practice your answers to these questions ahead of time. It really helped me. Keep your chin up and don't put all of your eggs in one basket. You'll get in with a positive attitude, it worked for me. The best of luck to you. J

Tia · Jan 7, 2004

I know just how deflating a rejection letter can. For the past two years I have received those letters and all I could do was just keep on plugging away and getting more valuable ICU experience. It may not be that you were a bad candidate but just not quite what they were looking for THAT year. I was told that the type of candidate that a school is looking for changes year to year. There are always things our there to do in the mean time to put on your resume for next year. Do some shadowing and have them write you a letter stating you were there, get more involved with committes at work/do some research, and get your CCRN if you don't already have it. I finally got accepted into the KU Med. center program after 3 attempts. Stick to your dreams and they will happen. If anything show determinance that this is what you want to do and that will show character and personality more than anything. Good luck and know that we are all here for you!!

Val

pleasetakeme · Jan 9, 2004

Thanks so much.. I will keep on applying until I get in..

jemommyRN · Jan 12, 2004

I KNOW THAT THIS HAS GOT TO BE TRAMATIC FOR YOU BECAUSE YOU FEEL VERY DISCOURAGED RIGHT ABOUT NOW, BUT I ADMIRE YOU FOR KEEPING YOUR HEAD UP IN A TIME LIKE THIS AND I AM HAPPY THAT YOU ARE GOING TO STAY FOCUSED. WRITE THE DIRECTORS, FIND OUT WHAT'S THE PROBLEM (IF IT'S NOT THE GRE SCORES) AND REAPPLY, REAPPLY, REAPPLY!!! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU FOR CONTINUING TO STRIVE FOR YOUR DREAM.:kiss

pleasetakeme · Jan 14, 2004

Thanks so much for the encouragement. It has been very hard . I have never had to interview and apply like I have for this. But through this all I have become even more determined that I want to be a CRNA. I will keep you all posted... I applied to 3 more schools this week and their still are two that have july deadlines which I will apply if necessary.. Good luck to you too... thanks:eek: :eek: :eek: :D

air · Jan 14, 2004

PLEASETAKEME,

If you want to expand your application net, try cleveland, OH, SUNY, NY and Webster University, MO.

now, cleveland and Webster are sort pricey.

you still have some opportunity to get into a program for this year 2004.

good luck.

pleasetakeme · Jan 15, 2004

Thanks so much ... I just sent in 3 more applications. Arkansas State University, University of Penn and UNCC and then 2 more schools with july deadlines for January starts... So I will get in somewhere... Hopefully... :cool: :cool: :cool:

air · Jan 15, 2004

PLEASETAKEME

I think BRANDY hit it right on the head. I suggest you follow what LONDON said. But remember that if you already interviewed at those mentioned schools then you must already look good on paper( experience, GPA and other needed items prior to interview) , So, I think the itch maybe be the interview. Beef up your interview ability. Try practicing infront of the mirror and do it aloud. Try to remember the questions that they asked you during your past interviews. I was happy to learn that you felt more relaxed from one interview to the next that means you learned from the previous one. Ask a friend or a family member to interview you and then rate you very honestly, build on those weak spots. Remember admissions committee members were also in your very same spot many years back so the understand the anxiety you maybe going through. They may be looking for how you cope with at anxiety, you current clinical knowledge( ICU experience) ,

thought process ( problem solving), expect them to maybe ask you a question which you would not know the answer, (honesty test) and then they maybe some personal questions.

Remember you are critical care nurse, you are used to intense environment, you will do just fine, hang in there.

pleasetakeme · Jan 16, 2004

Thanks Air..

Yes I have learned from each interview I have went to. I have gone to 3 now of the first 4 schools I applied. The first was the worst but I felt pretty comfertable in the last 2. I practice in front of my husband of 11 years whom knows me best and isnt afraid to say is that the best you can do?? I am very excited about my new choice of careers and wont be detered. It just may take longer than I had originally planned . But I am building character and getting more and more confident in my speaking abilities. ICU has taught me well to make split moment life and death choices but to dress up and talk all about me is new ... Are you a CRNA? Are you trying to go to school too? Thanks again... :D

air · Jan 16, 2004

PLEASETAKE.

I am not a CRNA.

I am fortuante to be accepted into a program that would start fall of 2004.

just hold steady on your determination, You will get in. There are other choices out there still for this 2004 if your circumstances allow you to flexible enough to move to where you get accepted.

I had initially plan on fielding 21 applications to increase my chances, but I ended up sending out 5 only. I had preferences for programs less than 27 months, with clincal sites that do not have competition with med residents, and integrated programs. I was very willing to waive any preferences just to get in for this year. Just like somebody had mentioned, "...you can move to go to school and move back out of that area after you graduate."

I am not sure but I guess I can not even attach the SRNA title to my name until I start the classes.