Mount Marty CRNA

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I am planning on applying to Mount Marty's CRNA program in South Dakota this year. Wondering if anyone is applying, in the program, or has gone through the program.

Specializes in Critical care.

I’m flying in the day before my interview and then staying the night and flying back the next day. But I’m flying into Omaha and driving to Sioux Falls it was way cheaper!

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Specializes in Critical Care, ER.

So I have been occasionally following this discussion thread and wanted to offer my input/insight. I am currently a 2nd-year student in Mount Marty's CRNA program and am in my clinical rotations. While I don't remember much about the interview questions, I felt the interview was more of a get to know you as a person type of interview. I agree with some of what others have posted - be true to who you are, admit when you don't know something, and answer honestly (even if you are worried about how it makes you look). I do remember being asked about a clinical mistake and what I did/what I learned from it, but other than that, I don't recall many clinical questions. I did not bring a support person with me and it obviously did not affect my admission or my interview. Also, take advantage of the current students that will be at the interviews - ask them questions, opinions, etc., they are a great resource for information!

Regarding clinical sites - I chose mine based on what type of experience I would be getting. I wanted a bigger city with more of a variety of cases but didn't know much about which states utilize what practice models. Sioux Falls is a supervisory model, while some hospitals in Omaha/Council Bluffs are independent practice. I would suggest looking at the AANA website or other sources to see what practice models are utilized in what states as that could influence your experiences.

Good luck with the interviews!

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Specializes in ICU.
On 11/3/2019 at 7:01 PM, SRNA2CRNA2021 said:
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Specializes in Critical Care, ER.
2 hours ago, Alwayslearning258 said:

Alwayslearning258 - not sure what happened to your comment, but I would be happy to answer any questions you have about the program! Feel free to PM me - I tried to send you my email but it wouldn't let me...

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Specializes in ICU.
2 hours ago, SRNA2CRNA2021 said:

Alwayslearning258 - not sure what happened to your comment, but I would be happy to answer any questions you have about the program! Feel free to PM me - I tried to send you my email but it wouldn't let me...

Hmm not sure what happenEd either. That’s okay, my main questions is really based on your experience with the program. How is the Support, student culture, education and if you have other students in different programs that you can compare your experience to.

I have a few friends in other programs that are super cut throat and minimal support. Although, based on reading some comments, this program does not give off that feeling.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ER.

Alwayslearning - on our first day of classes together, they told us that we competed to get a spot in the program but now that we were here, there should be no competition between us. That has stuck with all of us - we formed study groups to help each other out and still encourage each other now that we are clinical rotations. We planned the occasional potluck, group outings, and whatever other group things we could come up with to get to know each other outside of class.

The professors are supportive and all seem to have an open-door policy - anytime I needed help they were more than willing to offer it. I also feel like our classes/lab time prepared us for clinicals.

I don't know anyone in any other programs so I can't give you much of a comparison but I feel like this program wants you to succeed (if you are willing to put in the effort too) and will help out (to a certain degree as this is a graduate-level doctoral program with an expected amount of adult learning).

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Specializes in ICU.

Thank you so much for your time as well as explaining your experience and the student culture there!

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Specializes in Critical Care, ER.

You are very welcome! ?

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Specializes in CRNA.

It's interview week!!! How has everyone's preparation been? I feel like I'm well prepared and ready to go. I'll fly out Thursday afternoon and interview in the Friday morning session. Anyone interviewing with during that session?

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Specializes in ICU.
11 hours ago, CowboyMedic said:

It's interview week!!! How has everyone's preparation been? I feel like I'm well prepared and ready to go. I'll fly out Thursday afternoon and interview in the Friday morning session. Anyone interviewing with during that session?

I never feel perfectly prepared I would say. However, I always go In being myself and if they like me for me, then it’ll work out! I’m sure you’ll do great! You got this ?

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I never feel prepared either...you just have to be yourself I guess if you’re a match then you’re good if you’re not then you have to keep trying the name of the game is perseverance! I’m interviewing Wednesday if anyone interviews I’ll be sure to share some insight post interview best of luck everyone!

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Specializes in Trauma / Surgical ICU.
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It's interview week!!! How has everyone's preparation been? I feel like I'm well prepared and ready to go. I'll fly out Thursday afternoon and interview in the Friday morning session. Anyone interviewing with during that session?

ok so I clearly don't know how to use this "quote" feature... I'm interviewing Friday morning too. Since I'm from the west coast, it'll be like interviewing at 5am and it will be freezing cold (it's still in the 60s here). I'm already getting nervous, it'll be cold and I'll be sleep deprived - I'll be getting all the feels!!

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