Oakland University-Beaumont Graduate Program of Nurse Anesthesia CRNA 2024

[Ashalet15]

Hey guys! Has anyone been able to apply to Oakland University AFTER the first August 1st deadline (matriculation Fall 2024)? Their program website says that their app is available on nursingcas through January 1st, 2024. However, when I go to find their program on NursingCas, nothing populates for me to apply? 

[ICU nurse1995]

Ashalet15 said:

Oh wow! I was unaware of the graduate stats class prior to matriculation. Is that information on their website? Did the faculty at either school share with you how many qualified applicants they had for this application cycle? 

Haha no it's not on their website they tell you at the interview. I didn't ask specific numbers but OU has around 90-120 applicants each year and they are admitting half of their cohort in the early decision and half with the regular decision in February. 

[Ashalet15]

ICU nurse1995 said:

Haha no it's not on their website they tell you at the interview. I didn't ask specific numbers but OU has around 90-120 applicants each year and they are admitting half of their cohort in the early decision and half with the regular decision in February. 

Gotcha! Thank you so much for the information ? Congratulations again! I am finishing up my application and then I will be sending mine off to OU and UofD and a few more programs in different states. Super nervous!!

[letsmakeithappen]

ICU nurse1995 said:

I interviewed and got accepted but I think I am going to chose Wayne State. The interview itself is very down to earth and simple, about 15 min. And then a 15 min simulation experience as well! 

Congrats! When did you hear back about your acceptance?

[ICU nurse1995]

letsmakeithappen said:

Congrats! When did you hear back about your acceptance?

They called this afternoon (Tuesday), she wanted my response by Friday so they could keep moving down the list! 

[CVICU Stereotypical]

Anyone get a rejection for early admission email yet? 

[PICUpapi]

CVICU Stereotypical said:

Anyone get a rejection for early admission email yet? 

No, still hopeful ??

did you?

[PICUpapi]

Has anyone heard about cohorts other than RO?

[CVICU Stereotypical]

PICUpapi said:

No, still hopeful ??

did you?

Nope still waiting for any communication. 

[Icunurse2024]

CVICU Stereotypical said:

Anyone get a rejection for early admission email yet? 

Also haven't heard anything yet. 

[letsmakeithappen]

CVICU Stereotypical said:

Anyone get a rejection for early admission email yet? 

No, but I fully anticipate getting a rejection email. Feel like the panel went as good as it could possibly go, but then I botched the sim. Hard learning experience... but an opportunity for growth nonetheless. I'll keep you guys posted. 

[Ashalet15]

letsmakeithappen said:

No, but I fully anticipate getting a rejection email. Feel like the panel went as good as it could possibly go, but then I botched the sim. Hard learning experience... but an opportunity for growth nonetheless. I'll keep you guys posted. 

Without giving away too many details and dismantling the integrity of their interview process, would you mind sharing if the SIM was more so like a critical care ICU scenario or more tailored to an OR scenario? Thank you kindly! My fingers are crossed for you!!

[ICU nurse1995]

Ashalet15 said:

Without giving away too many details and dismantling the integrity of their interview process, would you mind sharing if the SIM was more so like a critical care ICU scenario or more tailored to an OR scenario? Thank you kindly! My fingers are crossed for you!!

For my experience it was strictly ICU, they know you won't know how to care for anyone in the OR as you haven't been through school and you aren't an OR nurse. I would just say review your basic ICU assessment skills and common drugs you use on a day to day basis in the ICU. It's not going to be specific to CVICU or neuro it'll be something everyone should be able to do.