Passing Up A Sure Thing

Propofolprincess93 · Jul 16, 2019

It’s a common occurrence. Typically people apply to several schools... and this can definitely be an outcome. This actually happened to me, not so much that I was waitlisted, but that I received acceptance and was supposed to start prior to even being able to hear offers from other schools. That being said, CRNA school is super tough to get into, and you obviously applied to that school with the intention of going... so I’d accept the offer. Being waitlisted can work in your favor, but it is often a game of luck. My fear would be to miss out on both opportunities, and that they wouldn’t happen again. I’d also be more compelled to want to go to the school that offered acceptance the first go round. Good luck and congrats.

Defibn', RN, EMT-P · Jul 17, 2019

Thank you. My biggest fear is that I would do everything they tell me to do and not get in the next year. I would feel like a fool for passing up an acceptance!

loveanesthesia · Jul 17, 2019

Not all schools are created equal, go for the best clinical experience. That’s often not in a major medical center because the SRNAs are second class citizens to physician residents.

fourthtimesacharm, CRNA · Jul 18, 2019

Go with the one that accepted you. I was waitlisted at a school, met with the directors, did everything they suggested I do to become a better applicant and more. I reapplied the following year and didn't even receive an interview because of the competition the following year. Thankfully I was accepted to another program. But go with who takes you, you don't know if you will get another chance.

Defibn', RN, EMT-P · Jul 23, 2019

Thank you all!

BigPappaCRNA · Jul 25, 2019

One school wants YOU, and accepted you. One school doesn't want you, but wants your body as a placeholder, and insurance for them, not you. Why is this a difficult choice?

Defibn', RN, EMT-P · Jul 26, 2019

19 hours ago, BigPappaCRNA said:
One school wants YOU, and accepted you. One school doesn't want you, but wants your body as a placeholder, and insurance for them, not you. Why is this a difficult choice?

Excellent point