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Got a Call today with some good news) For those who's waiting post interview, it took 1 week after interview. Hope it helps

WOW I wish I found this post earlier... had my interview Dec 14, 2017... this post is from 2008 but with LOADS of information... I did well on the clinical part of my interview but I wish I practiced more for personal questions. I'll summarize: Clinical: Know your pressors, beta blockers, hemodynamic values and calculations, shocks and ecg strips. Personal: Basically how do you deal with problems, stressful situations, being critiqued, and confrontations Hope it helps:)

Interviewed Dec.14. Went very well, especially clinical Q. part... and they drilled me on it...but as everyone after interview there's a feeling of failure and un-ease. I guess it's purposefully though to help them make a correct decision. I know waiting game sucks, and you go home and re-live, of what you could've said better. I wouldn't worry though. Just getting the interview is a great sign that you at least good enough, and you'll have more future opportunities in case you don't get in. Plus apply to other schools. Good Luck to everyone who's waiting.

CRNA*Application*Checklist*for 2016 revised USF Health (Found THIS) TRANSCRIPTS:*One*Official*Sealed*transcript*from*every*institution*of*higher*learning*previously* attended.* GRE:*Graduate*Record*Examination*(GRE)*taken*within*5*years*of*application.*Competitive*scores*on*the* GRE*are*required.*An*overall*score*of*292*(combination*of*Verbal*and*Quantitative)*is*the*minimum* score*needed*to*be*awarded*points*towards*the*initial*rubric.*An*Analytical*Writing*score*of*3.0*is*the* minimum*score*needed*to*be*awarded*points*towards*the*initial*rubric.* RESUME/CV:*A*copy*of*your*current*resume*or*curriculum*vita.*Format*must*follow*the*template*found* at:*http://health.usf.edu/nocms/nursing/pdfs/Resume_Template‐Masters_and_NBM.pdf*.* PERSONAL*STATEMENT:*Two‐page*statement*of*professional*and*academic*goals.*Must*meet*the*criteria* found*at:*Page Error - USF Health RN*LICENSE:*Unrestricted*Registered*Nursing*license*to*practice*in*the*United*States*at*the*time*of* application.*Must*have*an*Active*and*Clear*Florida*RN*license*prior*to*the*start*of*the*clinical*phase.* BLS*and*ACLS*CERTIFICATION:*Must*have*current*BLS*and*ACLS*certification.*This*certification*must*be* maintained*throughout*the*program.* PALS*CERTIFICATION:*Copy*of*current*certification.** CCRN*CERTIFICATION:*Copy*of*current*certification.** RECOMMENDATIONS:*Must*submit*no*less*than*3*recommendations.*To*be*considered*official,*these* recommendations*must*be*made*via*the*form*provided*at:* http://health.usf.edu/nocms/nursing/pdfs/Letter_of_Recommendation‐CRNA.pdf**.*The* recommendations*should*be*from:* o Current*clinical*supervisor*evaluating*clinical*competence;* o Academic*faculty*member*familiar*with*academic*performance*and*potential*for*graduate‐level* performance;* o CRNA*or*Anesthesiologist*indicating*potential*as*an*anesthesia*provider.** CRITICAL*CARE*ICU*EXPERIENCE:*A*minimum*of*two*current*years*of*experience*as*an*RN*in*an* aggressive*adult,*pediatric,*and/or*neonatal*ICU*critical*care*unit*must*be*complete*prior*to* matriculation*into*the*program.* o Critical*care*is*defined*as*medical*intensive*care,*surgical*intensive*care,*cardiovascular*intensive* care,*coronary*critical*care,*or*neurology*intensive*care.** o Must*have*daily*or*full‐time*contact*with*patients*in*intensive*care*units,*use*of*invasive* monitors,*continuous*cardiac*monitors,*ventilators,*vasoactive*infusions,*and*life‐threatening* pathophysiology.** o Emergency*room,*operating*room,*post‐anesthesia,*and*obstetrics*are*not*accepted*as*critical* care*experience.*

CRNA*Application*Checklist*I found from 2016 Revised for applicants TRANSCRIPTS:*One*Official*Sealed*transcript*from*every*institution*of*higher*learning*previously* attended.* GRE:*Graduate*Record*Examination*(GRE)*taken*within*5*years*of*application.*Competitive*scores*on*the* GRE*are*required.*An*overall*score*of*292*(combination*of*Verbal*and*Quantitative)*is*the*minimum* score*needed*to*be*awarded*points*towards*the*initial*rubric.*An*Analytical*Writing*score*of*3.0*is*the* minimum*score*needed*to*be*awarded*points*towards*the*initial*rubric.* RESUME/CV:*A*copy*of*your*current*resume*or*curriculum*vita.*Format*must*follow*the*template*found* at:*http://health.usf.edu/nocms/nursing/pdfs/Resume_Template‐Masters_and_NBM.pdf*.* PERSONAL*STATEMENT:*Two‐page*statement*of*professional*and*academic*goals.*Must*meet*the*criteria* found*at:*Page Error - USF Health RN*LICENSE:*Unrestricted*Registered*Nursing*license*to*practice*in*the*United*States*at*the*time*of* application.*Must*have*an*Active*and*Clear*Florida*RN*license*prior*to*the*start*of*the*clinical*phase.* RECOMMENDATIONS:*Must*submit*no*less*than*3*recommendations.*To*be*considered*official,*these* recommendations*must*be*made*via*the*form*provided*at:* http://health.usf.edu/nocms/nursing/pdfs/Letter_of_Recommendation‐CRNA.pdf**.*The* recommendations*should*be*from:* o Current*clinical*supervisor*evaluating*clinical*competence;* o Academic*faculty*member*familiar*with*academic*performance*and*potential*for*graduate‐level* performance;* o CRNA*or*Anesthesiologist*indicating*potential*as*an*anesthesia*provider.** CRITICAL*CARE*ICU*EXPERIENCE:*A*minimum*of*two*current*years*of*experience*as*an*RN*in*an* aggressive*adult,*pediatric,*and/or*neonatal*ICU*critical*care*unit*must*be*complete*prior*to* matriculation*into*the*program.* o Critical*care*is*defined*as*medical*intensive*care,*surgical*intensive*care,*cardiovascular*intensive* care,*coronary*critical*care,*or*neurology*intensive*care.** o Must*have*daily*or*full‐time*contact*with*patients*in*intensive*care*units,*use*of*invasive* monitors,*continuous*cardiac*monitors,*ventilators,*vasoactive*infusions,*and*life‐threatening* pathophysiology.** o Emergency*room,*operating*room,*post‐anesthesia,*and*obstetrics*are*not*accepted*as*critical* care*experience.*

Yes, thank you... but the preferred is 300... so hope they look at the whole package vs this nonsensical test.

GOOD LUCK... too late to retake ) I briefly worked in TGH CSU unit a long while ago. GRE is one unorthodox test, feels like it doesn't evaluate your knowledge at all, rather it tests on how well you take the GRE. Only part I liked was the 2, 30 min writing parts. I think if they made math questions harder (not wording wise) and drop the # of Q to 11 and Verbal to 15 not changing times, it would be a better test. Don't see the point, how exactly are they testing persons ability if one is too short on time and forced to guess the answers. And I never freaked out was calm and methodical the whole time, good under stress situations. Its just not feasible for me as its a foreign language, even the math language they use. I bet the verbal part is even foreign to some English Natives!) I was traveling the world prior to September...Wish I had more time to prep for all these tests!)

Hello guys. I have already submitted my application to the USF CRNA Fall 2018 program, and perhaps just looking for some peace of mind. My GRE score is low: 144 Verbal, 149 Quant. I had little time to practice for GRE (2 weeks or so), since I wanted to meet the priority deadline. But I think there's little more I can do to improve it, since English is a second languege for me and I haven't had algebra since 5th grade, and it was never in English. I am very good at math, took Calculus 2 years ago, but I felt like I was taking 2 English tests vs. math and verb. and ended up running out of time quickly. I have 10+ years in ICU setting behind my belt: (Trauma ICU, Neuro ICU, Burn ICU, Surgical ICU, Medical ICU, Vascular ICU, Cardiac ICU, PACU). Including 2 years in level one Trauma Center (TGH) & 2+ years being an Agency Charge ICU RN in local hospitals. I have 3 solid recommendation letters (CRNA, ICU Director/Supervisor, and MD) I feel like my Statement of Purpose is very solid and personal. I speak 5 languages. Maybe someone has some input on the interview and if can sway the odds in my favor. Or perhaps I should consider taking CCRN exam in 1 month from now (I took some practice tests and got 73.3% without practice). Thanks SERGE.

Hello guys. I have already submitted my application to the USF CRNA Fall 2018 program, and perhaps just looking for some peace of mind. My GRE score is low: 144 Verbal, 149 Quant. I had little time to practice for GRE (2 weeks or so), since I wanted to meet the priority deadline. But I think there's little more I can do to improve it, since English is a second languege for me and I haven't had algebra since 5th grade, and it was never in English. I am very good at math, took Calculus 2 years ago, but I felt like I was taking 2 English tests vs. math and verb. and ended up running out of time quickly. I have 10+ years in ICU setting behind my belt: (Trauma ICU, Neuro ICU, Burn ICU, Surgical ICU, Medical ICU, Vascular ICU, Cardiac ICU, PACU). Including 2 years in level one Trauma Center (TGH) & 2+ years being an Agency Charge ICU RN in local hospitals. I have 3 solid recommendation letters (CRNA, ICU Director/Supervisor, and MD) I feel like my Statement of Purpose is very solid and personal. I speak 5 languages. Maybe someone has some input on the interview and if can sway the odds in my favor. Or perhaps I should consider taking CCRN exam in 1 month from now (I took some practice tests and got 73.3% without practice). Thanks SERGE.